He Sang in Praise of Women Exposing Their Hair. Iran Flogged Him.

Iranian musician Mehdi Yarrahi was recently punished with 74 lashes by the Morality Security Prosecutor’s Office in Tehran, as a result of supporting a nationwide uprising. Yarrahi had been arrested during a crackdown on artists and academics following protests against Iran’s mandatory hijab rule, and his punishment was seen as a way to humiliate him. Despite the inhumane treatment, Yarrahi has vowed not to return to the stage in solidarity with Iranian women, who have faced similar struggles, as the Iranian artist community continues to face harassment and persecution.

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