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British Couple Held in Iran Moved to 'Worst' Prisons, Family Says
IRAN, AUG 4 – The British couple faces harsh conditions in Iran's worst prisons after being accused of espionage, with their family denying the claims and fearing for their welfare.
- Lindsay and Craig Foreman, a British couple aged 52, have been detained in Iran since January and moved to separate prisons near Tehran.
- They were seized in Kerman during a round-the-world motorbike trip and face espionage charges that the family denies as false.
- Lindsay was transferred to Qarchak women's prison, known for poor conditions, while Craig is held in Fashafouyeh central prison, both notorious for harsh treatment.
- Their son Joe Bennett, aged 31, called the developments 'unbelievably tough' and criticised UK ministers for appearing to go 'through the motions' in their response.
- The Foreign Office remains in contact and provides consular support while the case continues to be raised with Iranian authorities amid concerns over the couple's welfare.
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A British couple held in Iran for over six months on suspicion of espionage have been transferred to separate prisons around Tehran. This has led to growing concerns about the welfare of Craig and Lindsay Foreman (both 52).
The British couple detained in Iran for seven months and accused of espionage were transferred to two separate prisons, reinforcing the fears of their son, Joe Bennett, who said to the AFP "more worried than ever". ...
Son of UK couple held in Iran moved to ’worst’ prisons
A British couple detained in Iran for seven months on espionage charges have been moved to separate prisons in and near Tehran, heightening fears for their welfare, their son told AFP on Monday. Lindsay and Craig Foreman, both 52 and who previously split their time between southeast England and Spain, were seized in Kerman, in central Iran, in early January while on a round-the-world motorbike trip. Their family has known little about their wher…
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