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British couple Lindsay and Craig Foreman make first call home since being detained in Iran

IRAN, AUG 6 – Craig and Lindsay Foreman deny espionage charges and remain separated in different prisons while their family calls for government action to secure their release, officials said.

  • Lindsay and Craig Foreman spoke to their family for the first time in seven months while detained in Iran's prisons, where they were charged with espionage, which they deny.
  • Joe Bennett, their son, reported feelings of resilience and positivity during an eight-minute call, stating they are 'holding strong.'
  • The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against travel to Iran for British nationals due to the significant risk of detention and is providing consular assistance.
  • Bennett noted that his father appeared 'dishevelled and had lost a lot of weight' while his mother's mobility has declined due to prison conditions.
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BBC News broke the news in United Kingdom on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
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