A 44-year-old Los Angeles woman was detained at LAX on suspicion of facilitating arms shipments from Iran to Sudan, exacerbating the ongoing Sudanese civil war. Prosecutors allege she brokered the sale of drones, bombs, and ammunition to Sudanese forces, working through a company in Oman that received over $7 million in payments. The arrest highlights concerns over international arms trafficking fueling conflicts in Africa.

Mafi, an Iranian national and U.S. lawful permanent resident, reportedly coordinated with an unnamed partner and submitted a letter to Iran's IRGC to purchase bomb fuses. Her criminal complaint details a scheme involving weapons and ammunition transfers, with significant financial transactions in 2025. She is scheduled to appear in federal court and faces potential imprisonment for up to 20 years. The civil war in Sudan continues to cause widespread suffering, with millions displaced and critical resources depleted.