An Iranian court has upheld a sentence of lashes against singer Parastoo Ahmadi, who was convicted of offending public decency after performing without a hijab during a livestreamed concert.
Ahmadi wore a sleeveless dress during the performance, according to the available information. The concert was broadcast online, bringing the performance to a wider audience.
The court’s decision means the sentence remains in place. The number of lashes and details about when or how the punishment may be carried out have not been provided.
No further information about the court proceedings, official reactions or any possible appeal is available in the supplied material.
