An Iranian court has sentenced vocalist Parastoo Ahmadi to 74 lashes after officially branding her 'semi-naked,' following the release of a viral music video. The ruling targets Ahmadi alongside eight other musicians and production crew members who participated in the Caravanserai Concert. The ruling is preliminary, and all nine defendants retain the right to appeal.
This judicial decision highlights the strict enforcement of dress codes and the monitoring of digital spaces within the country. According to reports published by Iran Wire, authorities are treating the creation and digital sharing of the performance as a highly serious criminal offence.
