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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Josh Payne

Government accused of ‘abandoning British couple in Iran war zone’

  • British couple Craig and Lindsay Foreman have been sentenced to 10 years in prison in Iran on spying charges, which they vehemently deny.
  • Speaking from Tehran's Evin prison, the couple accused the UK government of abandoning them and failing to publicly defend their innocence.
  • They claim the charges were based on fabricated evidence and have called on UK officials, including Sir Keir Starmer, to publicly acknowledge their innocence.
  • The Foremans, from East Sussex, were detained in January 2025 while on a motorcycle journey through Iran and describe their situation as life-threatening.
  • Their family has highlighted the appalling prison conditions, including an explosion near Mr Foreman's cell and Ms Foreman's deteriorating mental state.

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