British couple held in Iran end hunger strike
A British couple imprisoned in Iran on espionage charges has ended their long-term hunger strike. The pair, arrested while traveling by motorcycle, continue to deny the allegations against them.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions between the UK and Iran and raises concerns regarding the treatment of foreign nationals in Iranian detention.
Image source, Free Lindsay and Craig Campaign Image caption, The pair were arrested in January 2025
A British couple jailed in Iran after being accused of espionage have ended their hunger strikes after 93 and 84 days respectively.
Craig and Lindsay Foreman were arrested in January 2025 while passing through Iran on a motorcycle journey from Europe to Australia. They were both sentenced to 10 years in jail in February, but Craig Foreman's family said his punishment had been extended by two years after speaking to the media.
The couple from East Sussex, who both deny espionage, went on hunger strike in May when prison authorities prevented them from calling their families .
The family of the couple said they had been protesting against how they and other prisoners were being treated.
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