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British couple on motorcycle tour jailed for 10 years in Iran
- A British couple, Lindsay and Craig Foreman, were sentenced to 10 years in Iran on espionage charges.
- The Foremans were arrested in January 2025 while travelling on an around-the-world motorcycle journey.
- The couple are being held in Tehran’s Evin prison amid espionage charges they deny.
- Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper called the sentence appalling and unjustifiable.
- UK officials said they would pursue the case with the Iranian government to secure their release.
- The son of Lindsay Foreman said the trial lasted about three hours and they were not allowed to present a defence.
- The couple’s supporters highlighted a lack of transparency in the judicial process.
- The report notes a history of public campaigns and petitions related to detained individuals.
- The reporting underscores ongoing tensions over foreign detainees and consular support in Iran.
- The case draws attention to how foreign detainees are treated in Iran and the speed of their legal proceedings.
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