Iran court upholds conviction of female singer Parastoo Ahmadi, band members

Qom's Court of Appeal rejected the appeal of singer Parastoo Ahmadi and seven Karavan Concert Group members, upholding their conviction. The case stems from a concert in January 2025 where Ahmadi performed without a hijab, a rare act of defiance. The rejection signals continued judicial crackdown on cultural dissent in Iran, with potential prison sentences looming.