Detention of Craig and Lindsay Foreman

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Craig and Lindsay Foreman are a British couple who were detained in Iran in January 2025 on charges of espionage. The couple, both in their early fifties, were on a global motorcycle journey as part of a psychology research project exploring the concept of the "good life." They entered Iran from Armenia around December 30, 2024, with plans to traverse the country and reach Pakistan by early January. Their last known communication was from Isfahan on January 3, 2025.

Events

Iranian authorities allege that the Foremans were "collecting information in different locations in the country" under the guise of tourism and research. The judiciary's media center claimed that their connections with intelligence agencies of hostile nations had been confirmed. The couple is currently held in custody in Kerman, central Iran.

British response

The British Foreign Office has stated that it is providing consular assistance to the detained nationals and is in contact with local authorities. The Foremans' family has expressed significant concern over their detention, describing it as an "unexpected turn of events."

Modus operandi

This incident has drawn attention to Iran's history of detaining foreign nationals on security-related charges, often viewed as leverage in international relations. Advocates and former detainees have urged the UK government to act swiftly to secure the Foremans' release, emphasizing the need for prompt and decisive action in such cases.

See also

• List of foreign nationals detained in Iran