https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-court-upholds-74-lash-sentence-for-singer-parastoo-ahmadiContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-court-upholds-74-lash-sentence-for-singer-parastoo-ahmadihttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-court-upholds-74-lash-sentence-for-singer-parastoo-ahmadi#u97648Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:52:06 +0000An Iranian court has upheld a sentence of 74 lashes for singer Parastoo Ahmadi, who performed in a livestreamed concert without a hijab. The sentence also includes a two-year travel ban and a two-year ban on audiovisual activities. Ahmadi was convicted of 'offending public decency' after singing while wearing a sleeveless dress during the concert. The ruling was declared final and enforceable.Why it mattersThis case highlights Iran's strict enforcement of its hijab law, particularly for women in the public eye. The sentence has been criticized by rights groups as a form of tortu