British couple jailed in Iran have lost appeal against convictions, family say A British couple, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, have lost their appeal against 10-year espionage convictions in Iran, which they deny. Their family states they were not allowed to attend the appeal hearing and are concerned about the legal process. The couple is currently on hunger strike in Evin prison, and all communication with them has been cut off by Iranian authorities.

• Craig and Lindsay Foreman, a British couple, have had their appeal against 10-year espionage convictions rejected in Iran.
• They deny the charges of espionage, for which they were jailed in February after being arrested in January 2025.
• The couple’s family claims they were not permitted to attend the appeal hearing and are uncertain about the legal process.
• Both Craig and Lindsay Foreman are on hunger strike in Tehran’s Evin prison, with communication now cut off.
• The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) expressed disappointment and continues to work for their safe return, providing consular assistance.