Iran’s criminal court in Qom province sentences singer Parastoo Ahmadi to 74 lashes for performing without wearing a hijab. Multiple outlets report the case is tied to a livestreamed or online concert in which she sang, including a patriotic song, while not wearing a hijab. Reports also say her production team is included in the court action. Several sources state the ruling comes with additional penalties beyond the corporal punishment, including a ban on leaving the country for two years and restrictions on participating in artistic activities for two years. One report also describes the punishment as part of a wider judgment involving other artists, with each receiving a 74-lash sentence. Coverage highlights broader concerns among artists and observers about cultural and enforcement pressure in Iran, though the details of those reactions vary by outlet. The reports agree on the core facts: the 74-lash sentence, the hijab-related charge, the online performance setting, and the jurisdiction in Qom province, along with accompanying limits described by some sources.