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British couple Lindsay and Craig Foreman sentenced to 10 years in Iran for espionage; UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper condemns the verdict as "totally unjustifiable."

A British couple’s dream journey around the world has ended in a nightmare sentencing that has sent shockwaves through Whitehall. In a verdict described as an "endurance test for the mind," an Iranian court has handed 10-year prison terms to Lindsay and Craig Foreman on charges of espionage.
The sentence marks a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions between London and Tehran. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has immediately condemned the ruling as "totally unjustifiable," signaling a potential freeze in already fragile relations. The Foremans, who were arrested in January 2025 while motorcycling through the country, have become the latest pawns in a geopolitical standoff, with their families back in East Sussex left navigating a labyrinth of fear and bureaucracy.
Lindsay and Craig Foreman were not political activists; they were travelers documenting a global motorcycle odyssey intended to "focus on the good." Their arrest in January 2025 halted their expedition, landing them in the notorious Evin Prison. For over a year, they have faced what Lindsay described in a pre-sentencing call as a relentless psychological assault, maintaining their innocence against charges they claim are entirely fabricated.
The emotional toll on the Foreman family has been devastating. Joe Bennett, Lindsay’s son, revealed the family’s deep concern over the "lack of transparency" in the judicial process. "My parents have now been sentenced to 10 years following a trial that was a sham," he told reporters. The family had held onto hope that the sentencing phase might bring a resolution or deportation; instead, it has brought a decade-long decree of incarceration.
As the Foremans begin their sentence, the focus shifts to the UK government’s diplomatic leverage. With channels of communication strained, the path to freedom for Lindsay and Craig remains perilous and uncertain.
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