Family say British couple jailed in Iran have lost appeal against convictions
Key takeaways
- Craig and Lindsay Foreman were jailed after their arrest in January 2025 while travelling through Iran during a round-the-world trip by motorcycle.
- Prefer the Guardian on GoogleA British couple jailed on spying charges in Iran have lost an appeal against their convictions, their family has said.
- Craig and Lindsay Foreman, both aged 53, were handed 10-year prison sentences in February after being convicted of espionage, which they both deny.
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Craig and Lindsay Foreman were jailed after their arrest in January 2025 while travelling through Iran during a round-the-world trip by motorcycle. Photograph: Family Handout/APView image in fullscreen Craig and Lindsay Foreman were jailed after their arrest in January 2025 while travelling through Iran during a round-the-world trip by motorcycle. Photograph: Family Handout/APIran Family say British couple jailed in Iran have lost appeal against convictions Craig and Lindsay Foreman, both aged 53, given 10-year sentences in February after being convicted of espionage
Prefer the Guardian on GoogleA British couple jailed on spying charges in Iran have lost an appeal against their convictions, their family has said.
Craig and Lindsay Foreman, both aged 53, were handed 10-year prison sentences in February after being convicted of espionage, which they both deny.