Briton's Iran jail sentence extended by two years, family says
A British man, Craig Foreman, has had his prison sentence in Iran extended by two years for allegedly speaking to the media from his cell. He and his wife, Lindsay, have been detained since 2025 and are currently on a hunger strike due to poor prison conditions.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions and human rights concerns regarding the detention of foreign nationals in Iran.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, Lindsay and Craig Foreman were detained in Iran in 2025
A British man jailed in Iran after being accused of spying has had two further years added to his decade-long sentence, according to family members.
Craig Foreman was arrested with his wife, Lindsay, in January last year while passing through Iran on a motorcycle journey from Europe to Australia. Both adamantly deny espionage.
In February, they were each sentenced to 10 years in prison.
But relatives of Craig Foreman have said he has been informed that his punishment is now being extended, for talking to the media from his cell in Tehran's Evin prison.
"We understand he was told he was being taken to see his lawyer but was instead brought before a judge and informed of the additional sentence," said Joe Bennett, Lindsay Foreman's son and a spokesperson for the family.
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