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British Couple Faces Dire Conditions in Iranian Prison

3/4/2026

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Lindsay Foreman and Craig Foreman, a British couple, are imprisoned in Iran and report worsening conditions at Evin prison amid conflict, with at least six U.S. citizens detained.
Their son, Joe Bennett, says they hear explosions and jets overhead.
The couple deny the spying charges after being sentenced to 10 years.
Bennett criticizes the British government's limited support and lack of a clear release plan.

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Lindsay Foreman and Craig Foreman, a British couple, are imprisoned in Iran and report worsening conditions at Evin prison amid conflict, with at least six U.S. citizens detained.
Their son, Joe Bennett, says they hear explosions and jets overhead.
The couple deny the spying charges after being sentenced to 10 years.
Bennett criticizes the British government's limited support and lack of a clear release plan.