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Son Urges UK Prime Minister to Secure Parents' Release

4/9/2026

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Joe Bennett, the son of British detainees Lindsay and Craig Foreman, urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to prioritize their release amid a recent ceasefire.
The Foremans have been held in Iran for espionage since January 2025.
Bennett drew a parallel to the release of two French nationals and noted ongoing support from MPs and meetings with officials.
The Foreign Office stated it is working to secure the Foremans' return.

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Joe Bennett, the son of British detainees Lindsay and Craig Foreman, urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to prioritize their release amid a recent ceasefire.
The Foremans have been held in Iran for espionage since January 2025.
Bennett drew a parallel to the release of two French nationals and noted ongoing support from MPs and meetings with officials.
The Foreign Office stated it is working to secure the Foremans' return.