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NEWYou can now listen Fox News articles.Federal authorities detained an Iranian woman on Friday at Los Angeles International Airport, claiming she brokered deals for the sale of Iranian-made drones and bombs to Sudan, in violation of U.S. sanction laws. According to a newly unveiled criminal complaint. “Last evening, Shamim Mafi of Woodland Hills was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on suspicion of trafficking weapons on behalf of the Iranian government,” wrote First Assistant United States Attorney Bill Essayli on Sunday, X. “She has been charged with a violation under 50 U.S.C. SS 1705, for brokering the sales of drones and bombs manufactured by Iran, as well as bomb fuses and millions of rounds ammunition sold to Sudan. If convicted, she could face a maximum sentence of twenty years in federal prison. Mafi, an Iranian national, became a permanent resident in the United States lawfully in 2016. “ICE ARRESTS RELATIVES OF SLAIN IRANIAN GENERAL SOLEIMANI LIVING IN US AFTER RUBIO REVOKES THEIR GREEN CARDS” According to a redacted member of the Iran Counterintelligence Squad of the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office, Mafi was taken into custody as she was preparing to board a flight from LAX to Turkey. “ICE ARRESTS RELATIVES OF SLAIN IRANIAN GENERAL SOLEIMANI LIVING IN US AFTER RUBIO REVOKES THEIR GREEN CARDSProsecutors say Mafi, granted permanent U.S. residency in California under former President Barack Obama, worked with others on behalf of Iran and was preparing to board an LAX flight to Turkey when she was taken into custody, according to a redacted member of the Iran Counterintelligence Squad of the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office.The complaint accuses Mafi of conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and says she allegedly brokered a contract worth more than $70.6 million for the sale of Iranian-made Mohajer-6 armed drones to Sudan’s Ministry of Defense.Investigators allege she also helped arrange the sale of 55,000 bomb fuses to the Sudanese military and multiple ammunition deals, including 10 million rounds of AK-47 ammunition and a separate proposed contract for 240 million rounds. “MAFI, a lawful resident of the United States, maintains a home in Woodland Hills, California and travels to Iran, Turkey and Oman frequently,” read the 68-page lawsuit. “As stated below, MAFI carried out her illegal weapons brokerage scheme from multiple locations including the Central District in California. She has a sordid past and ties to Iranian intelligence and government. She has a sordid history and connection to Iranian government and intelligence. According to the FBI affidavit Mafi and co-conspirators used Atlas International Business LLC based in Oman to facilitate the deals and routed payment through Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. Investigators say this was done to evade U.S. sanction. The complaint states that she was scheduled to leave LAX for Istanbul, Turkey on April 18, and that investigators expected evidence of the alleged plan to be found at her home and on her person.

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As officers arrived, they heard gunshots. Multiple victims were rushed to area hospitals to be treated for wounds suffered in the shooting, police said. Students at the University of Iowa were among the wounded, the school said in a statement. As officers arrived, they heard gunshots.Multiple victims were rushed to area hospitals to be treated for wounds suffered in the shooting, police said.Students at the University of Iowa were among the wounded, the school said in a statement.WATCH: TYBEE ISLAND TEEN TAKEOVER ERUPTS IN PANIC AFTER POLICE SAY GUNFIRE BROKE OUT ALONG THE PIER”While the investigation is in its early stages, there are no indications any university students were the intended victims,” it added.No information on how many people were wounded, or their conditions was immediately provided.No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APPAuthorities asked anyone with information or video footage of the shooting to contact Detective Cade Burma at cburma@iowa-city.org or 319-356-5275.Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers online at iccrimestoppers.org, or by phone at 319-358-TIPS (8477).

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NEWYou can listen to Fox News articles now!Hundreds of animal rights activists converged on a Wisconsin breeding and research facility Saturday, forcing local law enforcers to use tear gas and rubber bullets to maintain peace. “It was obvious from the start that this would not be a peaceful demonstration,” Dane Country Sherriff Kalvin Barrett wrote on Facebook. “The DCSO’s response to the active break in attempts by hundreds protesters was appropriate, proportionate and appropriate to the behaviors observed. We were able maintain order with the help of our partner agencies without any serious injuries. “Wayne Hsiung was arrested on probable cause within minutes of arriving on the property for conspiracy to commit a burglary,” the sheriff’s department said. Hsiung had previewed the protest earlier this week on the “Tomi Lahren Is Fearless’ video podcast. The department posted on Facebook that “The Sheriff’s Office had pre-planned a tier-based response to resisting the dogs, if necessary.” “The response was appropriate and strategic to the activists’ actions. The confrontation began at 8:52 am local time in Blue Mounds Wisconsin, when organizers suddenly moved up the previously announced Sunday protest. Authorities said that about 1,000 activists had gathered there after organizers abruptly changed their plans. Animal activists are ready to fight for the beaglesHsiung was being held in the Dane County Jail on Saturday. Hsiung, an animal welfare lawyer, was being held Saturday in the Dane County Jail. “This is bravery that can change the world. We cannot give up the dogs. If we remain focused on this goal, the repression may backfire.” Rep. Mark Pocan, D.-Wis. represents this district and just this week called out President Donald Trump’s Health and Human Services secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on this topic. Pocan shared a video of his House Hearing questioning on X. “In my district, a facility that breeds beagles called Ridglan farms has hundreds of code infractions, including serious harm to dogs’ health. Yet the NIH still gives funding to groups who use beagles bred at this facility,” Pocan wrote. “I asked Secretary Kennedy to stop the practice. “FAUCI UNDER IRE OVER A REPORT ALLEGING NIAID Spent $400K ON RESEARCH INFLECTING DOGS with PARASITES. Former President Joe Biden’s administration has long criticized the use of beagles for animal testing. “I believe you but I have a difficult time believing that,” Biden responded. “I have to investigate this.” Kennedy said that “we have done more than any administration to end animal tests,” Kennedy continued. He claimed that “we have ended most of them.” “What you describe should not be happening,” he continued.GOP TARGETS TRANSGENDER ANIMAL TESTING TO DEFUND DEMAND FROM NIHThe White Coat Waste Project has been actively pressuring the Trump administration about the beagles tests, claiming that “RFK literally lied” to Congress regarding the continued funding of animal testing. According to WCWP Senior vice president Justin Goodman. Goodman wrote in X that “in truth, they have given over $126,000,000 in new funding to cat and dog labs since RFK assumed office.” “Since the first day of RFK’s tenure, he had the authority to cut funding overnight for these grants. He has admitted it. He has instead kept them alive. “Senior NIH officials and HHS officials contacted us and told us to stop talking. They even abused their power (and federal ethics laws) by contacting our board and urging it to disavow the criticisms we made about the continued funding of dog and cat tests. “We have a list of receipts that prove all of this. “Fox News Digital contacted HHS, NIH and Pocan’s Office, as well as Goodman, for comment. They did not respond immediately. The activists took matters into themselves on Saturday. Barrett said 300 to 400 demonstrators were “violently breaking into the property” in addition to assaulting officers. Barrett, in a video posted on social media, said that the protest was not peaceful. He accused demonstrators of ignoring designated areas and blocking emergency access roads. Officials said that some protesters were peaceful, but those who continued to ignore warnings and tried to enter the property, were met with tear gas first as a deterrent. According to the sheriff’s department, as the confrontation intensified deputies used less-lethal 40mm ammunition and pepper balls. Authorities also said that a driver was arrested for recklessly driving through the property without stopping it before law enforcement, calling the incident an potentially deadly threat. Hsuing’s X account announced his arrest with a statement that said, “Only a corrupt system would use tear gas and rubber balls against peaceful activists who are saving dogs.” “We are witnessing the worst of humanity today. In the courage of rescuers is also the best. “Deputies, however, said investigators recovered what they described as burglary tools including saws, fence cutters and sledgehammers, along with handcuff keys and tear gas allegedly carried by activists.The sheriff’s office said activists also tried to divert law enforcement resources during the attempted breach by overwhelming Dane County’s 911 center and flooding the department with phone calls.PENTAGON’S ‘BARBARIC’ DRUG TESTING ON BEAGLES RAISES HACKLES OF PET-LOVING POLITICIANSSaturday’s clash marked the second high-profile protest at Ridglan Farms in recent weeks. In March, activists entered the facility to remove 30 dogs. This led to the arrest of 27 people for trespassing, among other charges. Ridglan Farms houses approximately 2,000 beagles and has denied mistreating the animals. The facility agreed to surrender its state licensing effective July 1, 2015 in a deal that avoided prosecution for animal mistreatment charges. However, it continues to deny abuse and neglect. The protest was publicized ahead of time, with plans to seize the dogs from the property on Sunday. Some activists were frustrated that no animals were removed as the effort stalled.

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NEWYou can now hear Fox News articles. Nearly a dozen mysterious deaths of high-level scientist in the United States are raising eyebrows. One expert believes that the individuals were targeted for their knowledge, or forced to disappear to protect themselves. Since 2022, at least 11 people either died or disappeared. The vast majority were involved in research into nuclear science and space. Some were also connected with UFO studies. Michael David Hicks (59), Frank Maiwald (61), Nuno Loureiro (47) Jason Thomas (45) Amy Eskridge (34) and Carl Grillmair (47), all of whom died between 2023-2026, played a vital role in scientific research. Grillmair, whose cause of death is unknown, was shot outside his home in 2026. Freddy Snyder, 29 was charged with his death. MYSTERY CLOUD DEATHS, DISAPPEARANCES of Scientists with UFO RESEARCH TIES – TIMELINELoureiro, who was also shot in his Massachusetts home and died one day later, on December 15, 2025, was also killed by his injuries. His death was connected to a separate shooting at Brown University. Eskridge, a Huntsville, Alabama-based researcher, died June 11, 2022, from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Eskridge, a Huntsville, Alabama-based researcher, died June 11, 2022, from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.Monica Reza, 60; Melissa Casias, 53; Anthony Chavez, 79; Steven Garcia, 48; and retired Air Force General William Neil McCasland, 68, were all reported missing throughout 2023 to 2026, with each of their disappearances occurring under suspicious circumstances.RETIRED GENERAL WHO ONCE LED AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY GOES MISSINGSome scientists vanished from their homes, with others disappearing on hiking trails and other public areas. Experts believe that the disappearances of these individuals could be related to their research and work, even though they do not seem to be connected. According to Greer, “certain significant federal agencies have concluded that legacy programs have been associated with UFO, UAP, research and development and have been involved in a criminal group.” Donald Trump, in response to renewed public interest, has promised to investigate the mysterious disappearances of the various scientists. “I just came from a meeting about that topic. The NNSA is aware of the reports involving employees of our laboratories, plants, and site and is investigating the matter. “Greer believes that the federal government should step in and provide more protection for whistleblowers, as they work to solve the mystery of the mysterious deaths and disappearances. “Even if it sounds like something out of a James Bond film, it’s not a joke. The United States government has failed to provide adequate protections for these heroic and patriotic individuals. “Fox News Digital’s Peter D’Abrosca, and Morgan Phillips, contributed to this report.

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NEWS: You can now listen to Fox News stories! Authorities in New York City continue to search for the shooter of a 15-year old boy who was killed in Queens. Jaden Pierre was approached on a basketball court in Roy Wilkins Park by several teenagers. A shot was fired and struck him in the chest, causing him to be rushed to Jamaica Hospital where he died. The shooting occurred as New York City continues its struggle with youth violence, including incidents that are captured and shared widely via social media. I knew him from playing basketball here. Good basketball player, cool child. “Videos circulating on X appear to show moments leading up to the shooting, with a crowd surrounding Pierre and another person as the teenager is repeatedly punched before the group quickly disperses.As of Saturday, no arrests have been made, but the NYPD told Fox News Digital it released photos of a person wanted in connection with the shooting.MACHETE-WIELDING SUSPECT CLAIMING TO BE ‘LUCIFER’ SHOT BY POLICE AFTER ALLEGEDLY STABBING 3 AT TRANSIT HUBNew York Attorney General Letitia James reacted to the killing in a post on X, writing, “My heart is heavy tonight after we lost a 15-year-old to a senseless act of gun violence. I’m praying to God for his family and loved ones. I will continue my tireless efforts every day to stop gun violence in New York. “Pastor Cory Brooks of Project H.O.O.D. said in a Fox News Digital statement that his heart was “shattered”, as he condemned those who filmed the attack rather than intervening. Brooks wrote that a 15-year old child was hunted, beaten and shot in cold blood. “In a play area. Where laughter belongs. Not execution. “His statement continued, “The crowd didn’t run for help. They grabbed their phones, recorded each brutal second and cheered like it was entertainment. This video is not just a document of a murder. It exposes a whole generation whose conscience was seared by moral darkness. These were our children eating our own children. “CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FOX NEWS APP”The NYPD asks anyone with information on the shooter to contact its Crime Stoppers hotline by calling 1-800-577 TIPS (8477) or 1-888 57 PISTA (74782) for Spanish.Tips may also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers Website or via X @NYPDTIPS.