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Who Is Parastoo Ahmadi, the 29-Year-Old Iranian Singer Sentenced to 74 Lashes for Performing Without Hijab?

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Parastoo Ahmadi

Parastoo Ahmadi has become one of the most widely discussed figures in Iran’s cultural and political landscape after reports emerged that the 29-year-old singer had been sentenced to 74 lashes, along with travel and professional restrictions, for performing without a hijab during a livestreamed concert. The case has drawn international attention, reigniting debates about freedom … Read more

Iranian Woman Lights Cigarette Using Burning Photo of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

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The circulation of videos showing Iranian women lighting cigarettes with burning photographs of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has triggered intense international discussion, not only because of the provocative nature of the act but also because of what it reveals about the current state of dissent inside Iran. Shared widely across social media platforms, the … Read more