# Iran court upholds 74-lash sentence for singer who performed without hijab

https://mins.news/en/item/77450

- BBC News, 2026-09-28 17:15 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crn45ed1kqqgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> An Iranian appeals court has upheld a sentence of 74 lashes for singer Parastoo Ahmadi, lawyers say. She was convicted of “offending public decency” after performing in a sleeveless dress without the mandatory hijab during a YouTube livestream in December 2024. Her appeal was rejected without a hearing.

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