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Iran Sentences Singer Ahmadi, 8 Others: 74 Lashes, Two-Year Ban

6/23/2026

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Qom Provincial Criminal Court sentenced singer Parastoo Ahmadi and eight members to 74 lashes and barred them from leaving Iran or performing for two years.
The verdict followed a closed trial last week in Qom, with two of the sentenced abroad when announced.
Ahmadi’s December 2024 virtual YouTube concert without a hijab went viral.
The punishment was announced days after Iran and the United States agreed to end their conflict.

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Qom Provincial Criminal Court sentenced singer Parastoo Ahmadi and eight members to 74 lashes and barred them from leaving Iran or performing for two years.
The verdict followed a closed trial last week in Qom, with two of the sentenced abroad when announced.
Ahmadi’s December 2024 virtual YouTube concert without a hijab went viral.
The punishment was announced days after Iran and the United States agreed to end their conflict.