The United Kingdom has condemned Iran’s decision to sentence British couple Craig and Lindsay Foreman to 10 years in prison on espionage charges, describing the ruling as unjust and deeply concerning. The couple were arrested in January 2025 while travelling through Iran as part of a long-distance motorcycle journey. Iranian authorities later accused them of espionage, though specific details of the allegations have not been publicly disclosed.
According to UK officials, the pair were tried in a brief court proceeding without what London described as adequate legal safeguards. The couple have denied the charges. The UK Foreign Office said it is seeking urgent clarification from Tehran and continues to press for consular access and their release. The case adds to a series of detentions involving foreign nationals in Iran that have strained diplomatic relations between the two countries.
