Iranian Court Upholds Lashing Sentence for Singer Parastoo Ahmadi

Baltimore, MD, September 28, 2026 —

A court in Iran has upheld a sentence of lashes against singer Parastoo Ahmadi. The singer was previously convicted of offending public decency.

The conviction stems from Ahmadi’s performance during a livestreamed concert. According to reports, her appearance included performing without a hijab and wearing a sleeveless dress. These actions were deemed by the court to be offensive to public decency. The exact date of the court’s decision to uphold the sentence was not provided.

Details regarding the specific court that issued the upheld sentence were not made public. Similarly, the initial date of the conviction and the exact length or nature of the lashing sentence were not specified in available information. The performer’s identity is Parastoo Ahmadi, a singer. The nature of the concert was livestreamed, indicating a digital broadcast to an audience.

The charge of “offending public decency” is a legal concept that can encompass a range of behaviors deemed unacceptable by societal or governmental standards. In this instance, the prosecution focused on Ahmadi’s attire and lack of head covering during the public performance. The legal ramifications for individuals accused of such offenses in Iran can include fines, imprisonment, or corporal punishment, such as lashing.

Further details concerning any subsequent legal proceedings or appeals beyond this upheld sentence have not been released. The contractor or venue details associated with the livestreamed concert were not provided. The specific legal code under which the conviction was made was also not specified.

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