Iran court upholds lashes sentence for singer who performed without hijab

An Iranian court upheld a sentence of lashes for singer Parastoo Ahmadi, convicted of 'offending public decency' for performing in a sleeveless dress during a livestreamed concert. The ruling continues Iran's crackdown on women's rights and artistic expression, signaling sustained judicial enforcement of mandatory hijab laws. The case underscores the regime's ongoing repression of dissent, though its direct market impact is limited.