A judicial authority in Iran has upheld a sentence involving corporal punishment for singer Parastoo Ahmadi. The legal action stems from a livestreamed concert during which Ahmadi performed while wearing a sleeveless dress and without a head covering, both of which are violations of Iran’s strict public morality laws. The court found her guilty of the charge of 'offending public decency.'

While the specific number of lashes was not detailed in the report, the confirmation of the sentence highlights the ongoing enforcement of dress codes and behavioral standards for women in the country. The case has drawn attention to the risks faced by artists who perform online in ways that deviate from state-mandated guidelines. There is no indication that the singer has further avenues for appeal within the Iranian judicial system at this time.