General · 19 February 2026

Iran Jailed Lindsay Foreman Before 10-Year Sentence

Lindsay Foreman spoke to the BBC hours before she and her husband, Craig Foreman, were sentenced to 10 years for espionage in Iran. They were arrested in January 2025 while on a motorcycle trip. Lindsay described prison as difficult in the telephone interview. The Foreign Secretary called the sentence unjustifiable.

By BriefTea Editorial · 19 February 2026 at 15:15

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