Iranian Singer Sentenced for Anti-Regime Anthem

Shervin Hajipour receives prison sentence and unusual order to write song about 'US crimes' amid crackdown on dissent.

Iranian singer Shervin Hajipour sentenced to 3 years and 8 months in prison for anti-regime song.
Hajipour also ordered to write a song about 'US crimes' as part of his sentence.
The song 'Baraye' became an anthem for protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.
Hajipour won a Grammy Award for 'Baraye' in the category of 'best song for social change'.
The sentencing comes amid a crackdown on dissent following the 2022 mass protests in Iran.