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British couple detained in Iran charged with espionage

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A couple, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, in their early 50s, entered Iran from Armenia on December 30, reportedly posing as tourists. However, they were detained in January on security-related charges. The couple had planned to travel to Kerman, but were stopped before reaching their destination.

  1. GB
    British Foreign Office
    1. We are providing consular assistance to two British Nationals detained in Iran and are in contact with the local authorities.
    2. We are deeply concerned by reports that two British nationals have been charged with espionage in Iran. We continue to raise this case directly with the Iranian authorities.
  2. GB
    Lindsay Foreman
    1. Yes, we're aware of the risks. But we also know the rewards of meeting incredible people, hearing their stories, and seeing the breathtaking landscapes of these regions could far outweigh the fear.
    2. From the vast deserts of Iran to the towering peaks of Pakistan, we hope to share the beauty, hospitality, and humanity that often go unnoticed. We're carrying your love and good wishes with us, so stay tuned for updates from this unforgettable part of our adventure.
    3. Which image speaks to you most loudly? We're about to tackle one of the most challenging – and let's be honest, slightly scary – sections of our journey: Iran and Pakistan.

sources

  1. 1.The Guardian
  2. 2.The Washington Post
  3. 3.The Times of India
  4. 4.France 24
  5. 5.Agence France-Presse
  6. 6.BBC
  7. 7.Channel 4
  8. 8.Daily Mail
  9. 9.IRNA News Agency

perspectives

  1. 1.British Foreign Policy
  2. 2.Iran Foreign Policy
  3. 3.Espionage
  4. 4.Iranian politics
  5. 5.Israel-Iran Conflict
  6. 6.Hostage(s)

countries

  1. 1.AlbaniaAL
  2. 2.ArmeniaAM
  3. 3.AustriaAT
  4. 4.AustraliaAU
  5. 5.SpainES
  6. 6.United KingdomGB
  7. 7.GreeceGR
  8. 8.Iran, Islamic Republic ofIR
  9. 9.ItalyIT
  10. 10.PakistanPK
  11. 11.TurkeyTR

organizations

  1. 1.British Foreign OfficeGB
  2. 2.HouthiYE
  3. 3.Amnesty InternationalGB
  4. 4.FacebookUS
  5. 5.Human Rights Watch
  6. 6.Thomson Reuters Foundation
  7. 7.University of Essex

persons

  1. 1.Lindsay ForemanGB
  2. 2.Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
  3. 3.Asghar JahangirIR
  4. 4.Craig Foreman
  5. 5.Mahsa Amini
  6. 6.Mehdi Bakhshi
  7. 7.Rahman Jalal
  8. 8.Richard Ratcliffe
  9. 9.Seyyed Ali Mousavi

technicals

  1. 1.Islam
  2. 2.Kurdistan Region
  3. 3.A New Life in the Sun
  4. 4.PPK2