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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.

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An Iranian court has sentenced the singer Parastoo Ahmadi to 74 lashes for performing at a concert without a hijab, according to a person close to her family and state media news reports. She and her band will also be barred from leaving the country or performing for two years. trib.al/0N2qVt1

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-- The New York Times (@nytimes.com) 11:40 AM · Jun 24, 2026

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