Iranian star Parastoo Ahmadi reportedly sentenced to 74 lashes for singing without hijab ^40.7%

The Guardian - By Deepa Parent - 6/18/2026, 8:35 PM

Appeal to Emotion 31.4% - Framing Effect 23.2% - Negativity Bias 21.7%

The Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi and eight members of a production team, including musicians, have been reportedly sentenced to 74 lashes for performing in a concert livestreamed on Ahmadi’s YouTube channel in 2024. According to court documents, the criminal court of Qom province sentenced the artists to flogging, a two-year ban on... more