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Iranian Singer Faces 74 Lashes Over Headscarf-Free Concert
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First reported by N12 · Jun 20, 2026
What happened
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi was sentenced in Iran to 74 lashes, plus a two-year travel and performance ban, after a 2024 YouTube concert without a hijab. The punishment also covers eight production staff members and has drawn criticism from human rights advocates.
- 01Parastoo Ahmadi was sentenced to 74 lashes for a 2024 headscarf-free concert.
- 02She also received a two-year ban on leaving Iran and on artistic activity.
- 03Eight members of her production team were sentenced with her.
- 04The court in Qom cited “obscene and immoral content” and public modesty violations.
- 05Human rights groups say the case reflects wider pressure on cultural dissent.
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