Sentenced to 74 Lashes by the Iranian Regime | Parastoo Ahmadi

Oct 5, 2026 | Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi has been sentenced to 74 lashes after a viral performance in which she sang without the mandatory hijab. We discuss the punishment she faces and its connection to Islam. We also explore the continuing struggle over women’s freedom and artistic expression in Iran.

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