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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Josh Payne

British couple imprisoned in Iran receive verdict on spying charges appeal

  • British couple Craig and Lindsay Foreman, jailed in Iran on espionage charges they deny, have had their appeal against their 10-year sentences rejected.
  • The couple's family stated they were not permitted to attend their own appeal hearing and are concerned about the transparency of the legal process.
  • The Foremans were arrested in January 2025 while travelling through Iran on a motorcycle trip and were subsequently sentenced in February.
  • Both Craig and Lindsay Foreman are currently on hunger strike, with their family reporting that Iranian authorities have cut off all communication with them.
  • The family met with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) but expressed frustration over the lack of clarity regarding the pressure being applied to Tehran, urging for more decisive action.

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