# Iranian Singer Faces Brutal Sentence

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Podcast: [UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/uk-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7493829)
Published: 2026-06-18T22:02:29+00:00
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Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi faces a shocking 74 lashes, a two-year travel ban, and a two-year artistic ban after performing a patriotic song without a hijab — a move that went viral with millions of views. Though singing isn’t illegal for women in Iran, authorities frame her act as “vulgar and immoral,” part of a broader crackdown on dissenting artists. Human rights groups condemn the punishment as torture, lacking legal grounding, and warn it’s a chilling message to creators. Yet for many, Ahmadi’s defiance is an act of resistance — a spark of hope in a system that crushes dissent, reminding the world that art remains a dangerous weapon against tyranny. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7fb940988b725bd8

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