Los Angeles — Federal authorities in the United States have arrested an Iranian national at Los Angeles International Airport, alleging she brokered illicit arms deals involving military supplies destined for .
According to a newly unsealed criminal complaint, the suspect is accused of facilitating transactions for Iranian-made drones, bombs, bomb fuses, assault weapons, and millions of rounds of ammunition.
Prosecutors say the alleged activities violate U.S. sanctions and export control laws, and may be linked to broader efforts to channel weapons into Sudan’s ongoing conflict.
The case highlights growing concerns over external arms flows into Sudan, where rival factions have been accused of receiving support from foreign actors.
Authorities have not disclosed further details about the network or potential accomplices. The suspect is expected to face federal charges as investigations continue.