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70,000 Sign Petition for Detained British Couple in Iran

1/4/2026

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Lindsay Foreman and Craig Foreman, a British couple detained in Iran since January 2025, delivered a 70,000-signature petition to Downing Street urging their release.
The couple faces espionage charges, which they deny.
Their son, Joe Bennett, expressed concern for their deteriorating health and harsh prison conditions.
The Foreign Office said it is deeply concerned and is addressing the case with Iranian authorities.

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Lindsay Foreman and Craig Foreman, a British couple detained in Iran since January 2025, delivered a 70,000-signature petition to Downing Street urging their release.
The couple faces espionage charges, which they deny.
Their son, Joe Bennett, expressed concern for their deteriorating health and harsh prison conditions.
The Foreign Office said it is deeply concerned and is addressing the case with Iranian authorities.