Summary

Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmady was arrested for performing without a hijab during a virtual YouTube concert, defying Iran’s strict dress code for women.

Her performance, viewed over 1.4 million times, featured her singing in a sleeveless black dress, sparking widespread praise online for her courage.

Authorities have not disclosed her charges or location, though her lawyer and two bandmates confirmed arrests.

This comes amid ongoing resistance to Iran’s mandatory hijab law, which has faced increased criticism since the 2022 protests over Jina Mahsa Amini’s death.