{
  "id": 10675741,
  "title": "Iranian court rejects appeal of singer sentenced to 74 lashes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/iranian-court-rejects-appeal-of-singer-sentenced-to-74-lashes-10675741",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T10:44:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/09/29/iranian-court-rejects-appeal-of-singer-sentenced-to-74-lashes/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An Iranian court has upheld a singer's sentence of 74 lashes and a ban on artistic work and travel, rejecting her appeal. The decision, made by an appeal court in Qom, has drawn international criticism over Iran's criminalization of artistic expression. The sentence was handed down in June for a performance without an audience that was later broadcast online in December 2024. The performer, Parastoo Ahmadi, 29, and seven members of her team were convicted of \"hurting public decency\" by publishing \"vulgar and immoral content in cyberspace.\" Ahmadi appeared without a headscarf in the video, which is banned under Iranian law. The court's decision comes amid reports of a crackdown on dissent in Iran, with human rights organizations noting an increase in arrests and executions of people involved in anti-government protests.",
  "summary": "An Iranian court has rejected a singer’s appeal against a sentence of 74 lashes and a ban on work and travel, making final a decision that prompted international outrage over Iran’s criminalisation of artistic activity. An appeal court chief in the city of Qom rejected a petition by performer Parastoo Ahmadi, 29, and seven members of her team over sentences they received for a performance.…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Iranian court rejects appeal of singer sentenced to 74 lashes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/iranian-court-rejects-appeal-of-singer-sentenced-to-74-lashes",
        "published": "2026-09-29T10:44:38.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}