Middle EastYouTube Singer Arrested in Iran After Performing an Online Concert While Not Wearing a Hijab00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintA picture taken on October 5, 2021 in Toulouse shows the logo of Youtube social media displayed by a tablet. (Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP) Photo by LIONEL BONAVENTURE/AFP via Getty ImagesThe Associated Press12/14/2024|Updated: 12/15/20240:00X 1DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—Iranian authorities have arrested a female singer who performed a virtual concert on YouTube, a lawyer said.Milad Panahipour, an Iranian lawyer, said Parastoo Ahmady, 27, was arrested in Sari City, capital of the northern province of Mazandaran, on Saturday.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Associated PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesOhtani Is Unanimous MVP for 4th Time in Winning NL Honor as Judge Edges Raleigh for 3rd AL AccoladeNov 13, 20252 New Malaria Treatments Show Promise as Drug Resistance GrowsNov 13, 2025Truck Hits Pedestrians at Market in South Korea, Killing 2 and Injuring 18Nov 13, 2025How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Nov. 13Nov 13, 2025Related TopicsIranYouTubeArrestedHijabfemale singer