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Iranian Extradited to Face U.S. Sanctions Violations, Arms Trafficking Arrested

4/21/2026

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Reza Dindar, an Iranian citizen, was extradited to Seattle from Panama to face charges for violating U.S. trade sanctions against Iran.
Indicted in 2014 for conspiracy, smuggling, and money laundering, Dindar allegedly shipped military sonar equipment to Iran.
In a separate case, a 44-year-old woman was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport for aiding Iran in trafficking weapons to Sudan amid its civil war.

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Reza Dindar, an Iranian citizen, was extradited to Seattle from Panama to face charges for violating U.S. trade sanctions against Iran.
Indicted in 2014 for conspiracy, smuggling, and money laundering, Dindar allegedly shipped military sonar equipment to Iran.
In a separate case, a 44-year-old woman was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport for aiding Iran in trafficking weapons to Sudan amid its civil war.