General · 8 June 2026

Son wants prisoner swap for parents in Iran

The son of a British couple jailed in Iran is pushing for a prisoner exchange to bring his parents home. Their son, Joe Bennett, suggests swapping an Iranian national in a UK prison for Craig and Lindsay Foreman. Craig Foreman has been on hunger strike for 30 days, and Lindsay for 21 days.

By BriefTea Editorial · 8 June 2026 at 8:30

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