# Iranian adultery sentencing and Jamshidi case updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iranian-adultery-sentencing > Updated: 2026-08-22T08:21:43.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 5. In late July 2026, an Iranian court sentenced a married couple to 99 lashes and a year of compulsory labor after their spouses reported an alleged affair using mobile-phone evidence. Shortly after, actor Pejman Jamshidi was convicted of an unlawful relationship without sexual intercourse and ordered to receive 99 lashes. In early August 2026, Iran’s Supreme Court upheld the 99-lash sentence against Jamshidi, a former national-team midfielder and actor, for maintaining an illicit extramarital relationship under Article 637 of the penal code. The ruling followed a period of exile in Canada and Turkey. The case gained international attention following a rape allegation by actress Melika Parsadoust, which was dismissed by the court due to a lack of evidence, though Jamshidi was still found guilty of the moral offense. By mid-August 2026, Jamshidi’s lawyer, Kambiz Borjas, denied rumors regarding the imminent execution of the sentence. Borjas clarified that while the Supreme Court upheld parts of the judgment, specific claims about the execution of the punishment were untrue. He noted that Jamshidi had been fully acquitted of the rape charge and had previously been released from prison on bail. On August 22, 2026, the case resurfaced following a video released by Jamshidi’s sister, Mamak Jamshidi. Her comments shifted the defense strategy from asserting innocence to normalizing her brother’s lifestyle, describing him as a successful individual who has lived his life. This shift has further fueled public debate regarding the legal and social implications of the verdict. ## Claims - Pejman Dschamschidi was acquitted of rape allegations. (corroborated by 3 sources) - He was convicted of an unlawful relationship without sexual intercourse. (corroborated by 3 sources) - He was sentenced to 99 lashes. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The verdict can be appealed to Iran's Supreme Court. (corroborated by 3 sources) - He was briefly detained, released on bail, left the country, and later returned to Iran. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The case sparked a nationwide MeToo debate in Iran about gender and power in the film industry. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Extramarital relationships are prohibited under Islamic law in Iran and can be punishable. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-22: Pejman Jamshidi legal case resurfaces after sister's defense Iranian actor Pejman Jamshidi was acquitted of rape and kidnapping but sentenced to 99 lashes for non-marital relations, sparking debate after his sister defended his lifestyle. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pejman-jamshidi-legal-case-resurfaces-after-sisters-defense ### 2026-08-18: Pejman Jamshidi lawyer denies sentence execution rumors Lawyer Kambiz Borjas denied reports that a sentence has been executed against Iranian actor Pejman Jamshidi, noting the actor was acquitted of rape charges. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pejman-jamshidi-lawyer-denies-sentence-execution-rumors ### 2026-08-05: Iranian ex‑footballer Pejman Jamshidi sentenced to 99 lashes for illicit relationship Iran's Supreme Court sentenced ex‑footballer and actor Pejman Jamshidi to 99 lashes for an illicit relationship, after a dismissed rape claim, highlighting the country's strict moral laws. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iranian-exfootballer-pejman-jamshidi-sentenced-to-99-lashes-for-illicit-relationship ### 2026-07-27: Iranian actor Pejman Dschamschidi sentenced to 99 lashes Iranian actor Pejman Dschamschidi was cleared of rape, convicted of an unlawful relationship and sentenced to 99 lashes, sparking a national MeToo debate. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iranian-actor-pejman-dschamschidi-sentenced-to-99-lashes ### 2026-07-24: Iranian couple sentenced to 99 lashes and forced labor for adultery An Iranian court sentenced a woman and a man to 99 lashes each, with the man also receiving one year of forced labor, after spouses accused them of adultery. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iranian-couple-sentenced-to-99-lashes-and-forced-labor-for-adultery --- Cite as: Iranian adultery sentencing and Jamshidi case updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/iranian-adultery-sentencing