Family of British couple jailed in Iran say they have lost contact
Summary
A British couple, Lindsay and Craig Foreman, have been jailed in Iran for 10 years on spying charges, which they deny. Their family has lost contact with them after their phone access was reportedly cut off following a media interview about their detention.Key Facts
- Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested in Iran in January 2025 during a motorcycle trip around the world.
- They are held in Tehran’s Evin prison and sentenced to 10 years on espionage charges.
- Their phone contact, the only way they communicated with family, stopped after they spoke to the media.
- The family fears their silence means the couple may be unsafe.
- The UK Foreign Office has withdrawn staff from Iran and advises against travel there due to risks for British nationals.
- The UK government called the couple’s sentences "completely appalling and totally unjustifiable."
- Lindsay Foreman described hearing missile strikes and harsh prison conditions in an interview.
- The couple said they felt abandoned and worried about their safety amid ongoing conflict in the region.
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