British couple jailed in Iran have lost appeal against convictions, family say

Craig and Lindsay Foreman given 10-year sentences in February for alleged espionage, which they deny

A British couple jailed on spying charges in Iran have lost an appeal against their convictions, their family has said.

Craig and Lindsay Foreman, both aged 53, were handed 10-year prison sentences in February after being convicted of espionage, which they deny.

The couple’s family, from East Sussex, have claimed they were not permitted to attend their appeal hearing.

They were jailed after their arrest in January 2025 while travelling through Iran during a round-the-world trip by motorcycle.

Lindsay Foreman’s son, Joe Bennett, said “the dial needs to shift” as he explained the pair “don’t understand the process”.

He said: “My mum, Lindsay, and stepdad, Craig, were not permitted to attend their own appeal hearing.

“We don’t know if they received a proper account of what was argued on their behalf.