Shamim Mafi, a 44-year-old Iranian national, was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport for allegedly facilitating arms trafficking between Iran and Sudan, a country currently embroiled in civil war. Mafi is accused of brokering a deal that included the sale of drones, bombs, bomb fuses, and millions of rounds of ammunition to the Sudanese Armed Forces. Her company, Atlas International Business, reportedly received over $7 million in payments for these transactions. If convicted, Mafi could face a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison. The allegations also include a contract for over $70 million for Iranian-made Mohajer-6 armed drones. Mafi's communication with Iranian intelligence between December 2022 and June 2025 has been highlighted in court documents. Her arrest comes during a tumultuous time for US-Iran relations, following failed diplomatic talks in Pakistan. Mafi is set to appear in US District Court in Los Angeles on Monday.