British couple lose Iran jail sentence appeal, family says
Summary
A British couple, Lindsay and Craig Foreman, lost their appeal against a 10-year jail sentence in Iran for spying, charges they deny. They are on hunger strike in Tehran's Evin prison, and their family and legal team say their human rights have been violated during detention.Key Facts
- Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested in Iran in January 2025 while traveling on a motorcycle trip.
- They were sentenced to 10 years in prison for allegedly spying.
- The couple denied the spying charges and lost their appeal with no explanation given.
- They were not allowed to attend their own appeal hearing.
- Both are currently on hunger strike to protest their treatment; Craig has been refusing food for 25 days.
- The couple has been cut off from communication with their family since giving a BBC interview.
- Their case has been passed to the Iranian Supreme Court, but the family is unclear about next steps.
- The UK Foreign Office calls their detention unjustified and continues efforts to secure their release.
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