A 44-year-old woman from Los Angeles, Shamim Mafi, was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport for allegedly helping Iran traffic weapons to Sudan, which is currently experiencing a severe civil war. Mafi is accused of facilitating the sale of drones, bombs, bomb fuses, and millions of rounds of ammunition between Iran and the Sudanese Armed Forces. She reportedly operated a company in Oman called Atlas International Business, which received over $7 million in payments in 2025. Mafi, an Iranian national and U.S. permanent resident since 2016, is set to appear in court and could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. The ongoing conflict in Sudan has led to a humanitarian crisis, with food shortages and millions displaced.
QUESTION: How might international arms trafficking impact global peace and security, and what role can young people play in promoting peace?
Los Angeles woman arrested on Iranian arms trafficking charge
