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Iranian U.S. permanent resident arrested at LAX on allegation of brokering Iranian weapons sales to Sudan
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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.
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.
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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez stated that no aggressor, however powerful, will find surrender in Cuba amid new US threats and sanctions. He highlighted the people's resolve to defend sovereignty. Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla called the measures reprehensible.
The 'Nuestra América' convoy aims to deliver food, medicine, and essential supplies to Cuba, arriving in Havana on March 21, 2026. Organized by Progressive International, it has support from figures like Greta Thunberg and Mariela Castro, but raises questions about distribution and independent oversight.
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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.
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.
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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.
36 sailors stranded on three suspected Russian shadow ships off Trelleborg
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