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Real event · politics · 2026-09-28

Iran court upholds lashes sentence for singer who performed without hijab

Final verdict announced: September 29, 2026 at 2:01 PM ET

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Iran court upholds lashes sentence for singer who performed without hijab

Parastoo Ahmadi was convicted of "offending public decency" after singing while wearing a sleeveless dress during a livestreamed concert.

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