Mehdi Yarahee
مهدی یاراهی
Artist
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View Timeline →Artists Support Mehdi Yarahee: Whipping an Artist is Whipping Humanity
A group of Iranian artists has issued a statement supporting protest singer Mehdi Yarahee, who has been sentenced to 74 lashes. They condemned the punishment…
Zahra Rahnavard on the Eve of International Women's Day: The Hand-to-Hand Combat of Iranian Rulers with Women Continues
Zahra Rahnavard, a prominent Iranian political figure under house arrest, highlighted the ongoing oppression of women in Iran in her message for International Women's Day.…
Hiva Seyfizadeh, Singer, Arrested During Performance in Tehran
Hiva Seyfizadeh, a singer in Iran, was arrested during her concert in Tehran, reportedly due to rumors about her performing for a male audience. This…
Praise for Parastoo Ahmadi's 'Courage' by Users; Legal Case Formed
Parastoo Ahmadi, a young Iranian singer, has been praised for her courageous performance without a mandatory hijab at a caravanserai, which led to the judiciary…
Reactions to the Low Turnout of People in the Government Voting of the Islamic Republic
The Iranian public showed a low turnout in the recent government elections, indicating widespread discontent with the regime. Prominent figures like Prince Reza Pahlavi and…
In a New Report by the American PEN Association, Iran Maintains Its Rank as the Largest Prison for Female Writers in the World
The American PEN Association's 'Writing Freedom Index' report reveals that Iran is the second largest prison for writers globally and the largest for female writers,…
International Media Reaction to the Death Sentence of Tomaj Salehi
Tomaj Salehi, a protest rapper in Iran, has been sentenced to death, prompting international media coverage and condemnation. His arrest and sentencing are linked to…
Soraya Rezaei's Prison Sentence Converted to Electronic Monitoring with a 1000-Meter Radius
Soraya Rezaei, a business development manager, had her nine-month prison sentence converted to electronic monitoring with a 1000-meter radius after being convicted of promoting opposition…
Vafa Ahmadpour, Arrested Rapper: I'm Not Worried About Myself; I Sacrifice for Iran
Vafa Ahmadpour, a detained rapper, expressed his concerns for his family but stated he is not worried about himself, emphasizing his commitment to justice and…
Another Protest Rapper Arrested in Iran; Vafadar: The Islamic Republic Has Taken My Family as 'Hostages'
Vafa Ahmadpour, a protest rapper known as Vafadar, was arrested in Iran after claiming that his family was taken hostage by authorities. He turned himself…
Narges Mohammadi Praises Roya Hashemti's 'Resistance'; The Whips That Struck You Were the Whips of Despotism on the Body of Freedom
Narges Mohammadi praised Roya Hashemti's resistance to mandatory hijab after Hashemti was sentenced to 74 lashes for her defiance. The incident has sparked widespread criticism…
Mehdi Yarahee's Lawyer Reports Sentencing of Prison and Flogging for the Artist
Mehdi Yarahee, an Iranian protest singer, has been sentenced to 2 years and 8 months in prison along with 74 lashes for releasing a song…
Mehdi Yarahee Released on Bail
Mehdi Yarahee, a protesting Iranian singer, was released on bail after being arrested for his song "Roosarito," which was deemed illegal by state media. His…
Alireza Ghorbani Cancels Concert Due to Ban on Female Musicians
Alireza Ghorbani canceled his concert in Isfahan due to a ban on female musicians, despite previous claims by the Minister of Culture that there were…
Government Pressure on Artists Continues; Leila Naghdipari Arrested and Transferred to Unknown Location
Leila Naghdipari, a prominent Iranian artist, was arrested by government agents and taken to an unknown location, with no clear reason provided. This incident follows…
Nazila Maroufian, imprisoned journalist, temporarily released
Nazila Maroufian, an Iranian journalist, was temporarily released from Evin Prison after facing severe treatment and allegations of sexual assault during her detention. Her arrest…
US Permanent Representative to the Human Rights Council: The Arrest of Mehdi Yarahee is a Violation of Freedom of Expression
Mehdi Yarahee, a critical singer in Iran, was arrested following the release of his song 'Take Off Your Headscarf,' prompting condemnation from US officials who…
Widespread Domestic and International Reactions to the Arrest of Mehdi Yarahee; Those Who Stand with Their People Are Not Alone
Mehdi Yarahee, an Iranian singer, was arrested following the release of his protest song 'Rusari To Darbiar,' which opposes mandatory hijab laws. His arrest has…
Mehdi Yarahee's Lawyer: We Have No News of His Arrest | Publication of His Arrest Photos is 'Illegal'
Mehdi Yarahee, a prominent Iranian singer, has been arrested, but his lawyer claims they have no information about the charges or the detaining authority. This…
Arrest of 'Rousarito' Singer; Mehdi Yarahee: We Must Constantly Speak of Mahsa Amini's 'Murder' Anniversary
Mehdi Yarahee, a protest singer, was arrested in Tehran after releasing a song supporting women's civil disobedience against compulsory hijab. His arrest follows the killing…