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Updated Jun 20, 2026
parastoo ahmadi
Parastoo Ahmadi, an Iranian singer, has been sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without wearing a hijab in a music video, attracting international attention.
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Parastoo Ahmadi, an Iranian singer, has been sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without wearing a hijab in a music video, attracting international attention.
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi was reportedly sentenced to 74 lashes for releasing a music video where she performed without a hijab, highlighting Iran's strict enforcement of dress codes and censorship of musicians. Along with professional bans, this punishment sheds light on ongoing human rights concerns in the country, particularly regarding artistic freedoms and the treatment of women in the arts.
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