Lindsay and Craig Foreman, a British couple from East Sussex, are detained in Iran, where they were sentenced to 10 years on charges their family describes as related to spying. Multiple outlets report the couple has been held for more than a year, with arrests taking place in January 2025 while they travel through Iran during a motorcycling around-the-world trip.
The family says communication has deteriorated, stating they have lost contact with the couple and that their ability to communicate has been taken away. The Mirror also reports the family believes the restriction may be connected to the couple’s interview with the BBC, though details of the allegation are not independently confirmed in the coverage.
BBC News reports the family says the couple has undertaken a hunger strike, with Lindsay and Craig Foreman each refusing food for several days. The reports indicate ongoing concern for their wellbeing as the family seeks access and updates. Separate reporting also describes the family submitting a petition at Downing Street, reflecting continued UK government attention through consular channels.
