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British couple jailed in Iran end hunger strike after several months, family says
- A British couple, Lindsay and Craig Foreman, were jailed in Iran in early 2025 for alleged spying, which they deny, and sentenced to over ten years in prison.
- They undertook prolonged hunger strikes in protest against poor and overcrowded conditions at Tehran's Evin Prison, known for holding political prisoners and foreign nationals, with Lindsay's lasting 84 days and Craig's 93 days before ending the strikes.
- Their family emphasized prioritizing their health and securing their release after 18 months detained, noting difficulties caused by the UK embassy's closure and remote operations since July 22.
- The couple used the final days of their hunger strike to highlight prisoners' rights by conducting a 'fast for good.
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Lindsay and Craig Foreman had been arrested in Iran in early 2025 and sentenced in February to ten years in prison for espionage. This action to protest "against their treatment and that of their fellow prisoners weighed heavily on their physical health," said their family.
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INTELLINEWSBritish couple jailed in Iran end hunger strike after several months, family says
Craig and Lindsay Foreman were jailed for 10 years following their arrest for alleged spying in January 2025 while travelling through Iran during a round-the-world trip by motorcycle.
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Vanguard NewsUK couple held in Iran end hunger strikes
A British couple detained in Iran on spying charges have ended their months-long hunger strikes, their family announced. Learn more about the UK couple in Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-couple-held-in-iran-end-hunger-strikes-family/
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