US EditionLindsay and Craig Foreman: Iranian court hearing for detained British couple did 'not go well', says son
- On Thursday, Lindsay Foreman and Craig Foreman in Iran were told to expect a verdict after a recent court hearing last week had not gone well, the Foremans' family said.
- Taken into custody in January during a motorcycle world tour, Lindsay Foreman and Craig Foreman were later charged with espionage, allegations the Foremans deny.
- Speaking for the family, Joe Bennett said he had a 20-minute phone call with Lindsay Foreman on Thursday, adding, `There was very little my mother could say. She told me that a further recent court appearance last week had not gone well` after 10 months.
- The family of the Foremans met Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper earlier this month and called the UK approach 'deeply concerning', while the FCDO said it is providing consular assistance and remains in close contact, according to Sky News.
- The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office warns British nationals of a significant risk of arrest in Iran; supporters say Lindsay Foreman was isolated after transfer to Evin prison, while Craig Foreman suffers worsening health.
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Evening Standard
Detained British couple tell family last Iran court hearing ‘had not gone well’
Lindsay and Craig Foreman were detained in January and later charged with espionage.
The Independent
The Independent (US)Family of detained British couple in Iran issue update on espionage case
Relatives say the couple are ‘losing hope’ after being taken into custody in January
Lindsay and Craig Foreman: Iranian court hearing for detained British couple did 'not go well', says son
A court hearing in Iran for a British couple accused of spying has "not gone well", according to their family, who say they have been caught in the middle of a "diplomatic stalemate".
Iranian court hearing for detained British couple did 'not go well'
TL;DR – Lindsay and Craig Foreman were taken into custody in Kerman in January during a motorcycle tour and charged with espionage A court hearing for British couple Lindsay and Craig Foreman in Iran ended unfavourably, with family reports indicating their spirits are low amid a diplomatic stalemate. The British government has not commented on [...]
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