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Businesswoman arrested in Los Angeles over alleged Iran arms deals

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The Independent UK

Iranian American woman arrested in Los Angeles for alleged arms trafficking

Federal prosecutor says woman is suspected of dealing weapons to Africa on behalf of Iranian government

The Guardian - US

Woman in US arrested on Iranian arms trafficking charge

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Los Angeles woman arrested on Iranian arms trafficking charge

Federal prosecutors say a 44-year-old Los Angeles woman was arrested Saturday night at Los Angeles International Airport on suspicion of helping Iran traffic weapons to Sudan, which is in its fourth year of a bloody civil war

The Independent UK

Who Is Shamim Mafi? Iranian-American Whose Seized Family Inheritance Prosecutors Say Led Her into an Illegal Arms Network

Shamim Mafi, an Iranian-born businesswoman, was arrested at LAX for allegedly brokering arms deals for Iran, including a $70 million drone sale to Sudan, violating international sanctions.

International Business Times UK

Iranian businesswoman on green card arrested at LAX for allegedly selling arms for the regime

Shamim Mafi was allegedly brokering arms deals between Tehran and the Sudanese military, which has been engaged in a civil war since 2023

The Independent UK

Who is Shamim Mafi? Iranian businesswoman arrested at LA airport for allegedly trafficking arms on behalf of Tehran

A 44-year-old Iranian businesswoman with a life split between luxury travel and alleged covert deals is now at the centre of a serious US federal case.

The Times of India

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Oman: What began as road construction reveals 3,000-year-old graves and rare Iron Age burial rituals

Construction in Oman's Al Batinah region unearthed nearly 3,000-year-old Iron Age graves, revealing a structured cemetery with skeletal remains and grave goods. The discovery offers insights into ancient burial traditions, social status, and Oman's historical role as a vital trade crossroads.

The Times of India

Strait of Hormuz blockade: the complex regional realities the US ignores at its peril

After the breakdown of ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran, President Donald Trump has now ordered a blockade of the pivotal Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf.

The Conversation

Kenyans are encouraged to work abroad, but protection rights remain weak – new research

Labour migration from Kenya was oriented towards Africa, North America and Europe until the 1990s. Kenyans then started moving to the Gulf countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. Most Kenyan labour migrants to the Gulf perform low-waged work, the women in domestic occupations and…

The Conversation

Overlooked IRGC institution holds key to Iran's Hormuz approach, expert warns

The fragile US-Iran ceasefire is already faltering, with Tehran still blocking the Strait of Hormuz navigation in protest against Israel’s attacks in Lebanon. A leading Iran expert indicates Tehran's Hormuz strategy could be part of a well-established strategy.

Euronews

Confusion reigns over Hormuz shipping reopening as Iran issues new passage conditions

Normal shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has not yet resumed as per the ceasefire deal, as Iran consolidates its hardline, unilateral position on lifting its blockade in apparent contradiction of the rollercoaster ceasefire deal.

Euronews

Strait of Hormuz: How Trump gave Iran a weapon deadlier than any nuke

A recent conflict has shifted control of the vital Strait of Hormuz. Iran may now charge transit fees for ships passing through. This follows a US-Iran ceasefire agreement. The situation signals a significant change in regional maritime control. Global oil trade routes are impacted by these developments.

The Times of India

Trump says charging countries to use Strait of Hormuz could be ‘joint venture’ with Iran: ‘It’s a beautiful thing’

Iran wants to keep charging commercial ships to pass through the waterway - a move that could be in breach international law but could reportedly rake in millions of dollars

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‘The biggest strategic defeat suffered by the US’: TACO Trump backs down, Iran in better position than before war

"How is this not the most humiliating military failure in US history?"

The Independent UK

How Trump went from threatening to destroy Iran to agreeing a two-week ceasefire

The president made a dramatic U-turn in his stance on the war

Newslaundry

God on their side, the bill on ours: Counting the real cost of the war in West Asia for India

With guns in their hands and God on their side – Bob Dylan John Mearsheimer writes in The Tragedy of Great Power Politics: “States rarely go to war unless they think that rapid success is likely.”It has been more than a month since Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump started the…

The Times of India

‘I thought it was spam’: Indian expat wins Dh20 million in Abu Dhabi Big Ticket draw

An Indian expatriate in Oman, Shanthanu Shettigar, has won the Dh20 million grand prize in Abu Dhabi's Big Ticket draw. He purchased the winning ticket with a friend, and the duo will share the life-changing jackpot. The draw also awarded five other winners with Dh1 million each.

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International Business Times

A New Route Through Hormuz Sees Three Omani Vessels Slip Past Iranian Waters

The move comes as Tehran and Muscat negotiate vessel monitoring and transit protocols amid strained global energy markets.

Caixin Global

Business Brief (April 3): Iran Drafts Strait of Hormuz Agreement With Oman

China plans to tighten e-cigarette controls, global energy risks mount

The Times of India

'Can't expect pre-war rules …': Iran plans to 'monitor' Hormuz with Oman as tensions continue to soar

Iran has said it is drafting a proposal with Oman to “monitor” the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions in the region continue to escalate and concerns grow over maritime security.

The Times of India

No permit, no pass: Iran plans new navigation regime in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi on Thursday said that Tehran has nearly completed its first draft to establish a new navigation regime in the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews

Germany's first Omani LNG shipments arrive despite Middle East disruptions

Germany's first Omani LNG deliveries are arriving on schedule — but analysis of the country's supply chain suggests Berlin's exposure to the Middle East crisis runs deeper than officials admit.

The Times of India

Oman government takes over SalamAir, airlines to operate separately

Oman's government has acquired SalamAir, a move designed to enhance aviation sector efficiency and economic growth. Both Oman Air and SalamAir will continue as independent brands, with a focus on improved route coordination and optimized aircraft utilization. This strategy aims to strengthen connectivity and financial stability for both carriers.

The Times of India

Drone strike rocks port of Salalah in Oman: Iran military confirms American logistics vessel targeted as war with US-Israel escalates

Tensions surge as Iran confirms targeting a US-linked vessel near Oman's Salalah port, a vital shipping hub. This escalation expands the conflict into critical maritime zones, threatening global trade and energy markets. The move signals Iran's willingness to strike US assets, blurring lines between military and logistical targets and raising…

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