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British woman detained in Iran shares pain in poem

British woman detained in Iran shares pain in poem

Summary

A British woman named Lindsay Foreman, detained in Iran on charges of espionage, shared a poem expressing her pain and separation from her family. She and her husband were arrested during a trip and are held in Evin prison under harsh conditions. Her family is calling for the UK government to intervene.

Key Facts

  • Lindsay Foreman, a British woman, has been in an Iranian prison for almost a year.
  • She was arrested along with her husband, Craig Foreman, on espionage charges while traveling from Spain to Australia.
  • The couple had legal visas, a tour guide, and a planned itinerary for their trip in Iran.
  • They are being held in Evin prison, known for its poor conditions.
  • Lindsay wrote a Christmas poem expressing her emotional pain and shared it with her son.
  • Her family states the prison conditions are unsanitary, with a lack of food and hygiene supplies.
  • The UK Foreign Office is in touch with Iranian authorities about the case.
  • The UK warns against travel to Iran due to risks of detention for those with British connections.
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