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Dramatic illustration depicting the arrest of Shamim Mafi, an Iranian U.S. resident, at LAX for allegedly brokering Iranian weapons sales to Sudan.

Iranian U.S. permanent resident arrested at LAX on allegation of brokering Iranian weapons sales to Sudan

19 aprile 2026 Riportato dall'IA Immagine generata dall'IA Verificato

Federal prosecutors say Shamim Mafi, a 44-year-old Iranian national and lawful U.S. permanent resident, was arrested on April 19, 2026, at Los Angeles International Airport as she prepared to fly abroad. Authorities allege she helped broker sales of Iranian-made military equipment—including drones, bomb components and large quantities of ammunition—linked to Sudan’s military, in a scheme prosecutors say was designed to evade U.S. sanctions.

Arkham maps sanctioned tron wallets linked to iran central bank

Blockchain analytics firm Arkham has identified two OFAC-sanctioned Tron wallets connected to Iran's central bank. The mapping provides new public insight into Tehran's onchain cryptocurrency activity.

Díaz-Canel avverte che nessun aggressore troverà una resa a Cuba

04 maggio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Il presidente cubano Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez ha dichiarato che nessun aggressore, per quanto potente, troverà una resa a Cuba, nel mezzo di nuove minacce e sanzioni statunitensi. Ha sottolineato la determinazione del popolo nel difendere la propria sovranità. Il ministro degli Esteri Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla ha definito le misure riprovevoli.

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Convoglio 'Nuestra América' verso Cuba guidato da Progressive International

Il convoglio 'Nuestra América' mira a consegnare cibo, medicine e forniture essenziali a Cuba, arrivando a L'Avana il 21 marzo 2026. Organizzato da Progressive International, gode del sostegno di figure come Greta Thunberg e Mariela Castro, ma solleva interrogativi sulla distribuzione e sul controllo indipendente.

Priest delivers food to Russian sailors on shadow fleet ship

13 marzo 2026 Riportato dall'IA

A Swedish seaman's priest has delivered food to ten Russian sailors stranded on the boarded ship Caffa off Trelleborg. The vessel, suspected of belonging to the Russian shadow fleet, was boarded by the Coast Guard and police a week ago, and the captain has been arrested. The crew lacked sufficient provisions, and aid came with support from authorities.

Iran war disrupts Russia's luxury imports from UAE

The ongoing conflict in Iran has interrupted Russia's supply chains for luxury goods, including cars, iPhones, and jewelry, primarily routed through the United Arab Emirates. Closures in the Strait of Hormuz and air traffic disruptions threaten shortages if the situation persists beyond a month. Importers warn of stranded vehicles and delayed deliveries amid existing Western sanctions.

MTN's Iran operations face escalating risks from sanctions and strikes

04 marzo 2026 Riportato dall'IA

South African telecom giant MTN is grappling with intensified challenges in Iran due to US sanctions and recent missile strikes that killed key leaders. Its 49% stake in Irancell has become a frozen asset, preventing fund repatriation since 2018. The deaths of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Defence Minister Amir Nasirzadeh have further disrupted operations.

04 maggio 2026 01:06