British couple jailed for 10 years over ‘spying on Iran’ lose appeal, family confirms
A British couple imprisoned in Iran for espionage has lost their appeal against a 10-year sentence. Their family claims they were not allowed to attend the appeal hearing and are currently on hunger strikes. The couple's case has now been escalated to the Supreme Court amid concerns over their treatment and lack of communication.
- ▪Craig and Lindsay Foreman were sentenced to 10 years in prison for alleged spying in February.
- ▪Their family alleges they were denied attendance at their own appeal hearing.
- ▪Both individuals are currently on hunger strikes, with Mr. Foreman on day 25 and Ms. Foreman on day 16.
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NewsUKHome NewsBritish couple jailed for 10 years over ‘spying on Iran’ lose appeal, family confirmsThe Government previously described the couple’s 10-year sentences as ‘completely appalling and totally unjustifiable’Josh Payne Wednesday 03 June 2026 05:20 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"CF1:2988079To1","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/british-couple-iran-craig-lindsay-foreman-appeal-jail-b2988447.html","title":"British couple jailed for ‘spying on Iran’ lose appeal"}}Family of Britons detained in Iran…
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