Qom
- Jul 4
Iran begins funeral for Ali Khamenei as millions expected in Tehran, security warnings issued
Tens of thousands of black-clad Iranians gathered at Tehran's Grand Mosalla mosque on Saturday for the start of public mourning for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, killed in a US-Israeli strike in February. Authorities expect 15 to 20 million people to attend the ceremonies in the capital alone.
- Jul 4
Iran begins six-day funeral for Ali Khamenei, killed in February US-Israeli strikes, with millions expected to mourn
Public ceremonies for the former supreme leader, killed in the first day of US-Israeli airstrikes on 28 February, started Saturday in Tehran. Authorities expect between 12 and 20 million mourners over six days of processions across Iran and Iraq.
- Jun 20
Iran sentences singer Parastoo Ahmadi and seven other artists to 74 lashes for performing online without hijab
A court in Qom has sentenced singer Parastoo Ahmadi and seven other artists each to 74 lashes, a two-year travel ban, and a two-year ban on artistic activities over a December 2024 YouTube performance where she sang without a hijab.
- Jun 19
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without hijab in YouTube concert
A court in Qom has sentenced singer Parastoo Ahmadi and eight musicians to flogging, a travel ban and a work ban after she performed without a headscarf in a viral livestream.
