A court in Iran sentenced singer Parastoo Ahmadi and eight production team members to 74 lashes, a two-year travel ban, and a two-year ban from artistic activities.

Qom province, Iran

Who

Singer Parastoo Ahmadi, eight members of her production team, criminal court of Qom province

What

When

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:24:24 GMT · 4h 52m ago

Where

Qom province, Iran ·

Why

The sentence was issued for performing a patriotic song without a hijab during a livestreamed concert on YouTube in December 2024, deemed as offending public decency through "vulgar and immoral content."

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This ruling highlights ongoing cultural repression and human rights concerns in Iran, with rights groups and lawyers stating the sentence lacks legal basis and constitutes torture.

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