Detained British Couple Successfully Place Phone Calls to the UK from Iran
A significant moment of relief for the family of Lindsay and Craig Foreman from East Sussex, UK, as they received their first phone call from their loved ones in nearly seven months. The couple, who have been detained in Iran since January, were allowed to make their first calls home after being transferred to two of Iran's harshest prisons[1][3][4].
Lindsay and Craig were initially held in Kerman but were recently moved to Qarchak Prison (Lindsay) and Greater Tehran Prison (Craig). The family reports that the couple is separated and facing severe conditions in these notorious facilities[1][3][4].
The phone call, which took place three weeks ago (mid-July 2025), was emotionally charged, with laughter, tears, and a sense of temporary relief. Joe Bennett, Lindsay's son, expressed his relief after hearing his mother's voice for the first time in over 200 days[2][4][5]. Kieran Foreman, Craig's son, also described the calls as a "massive relief."
During the call, both Lindsay and Craig held strong and exhibited resilience and positivity despite their circumstances. Joe Bennett noted that his parents were coping remarkably well, given their circumstances[2][4][5].
The couple was arrested while on a motorcycle tour and faced charges of espionage, which they deny. Brendan O'Hara, the vice chair of the all-parliamentary group for arbitrary detention and hostage affairs, has previously characterized the Foremans as "innocent victims of a geopolitical power struggle."
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is providing consular support while remaining in close contact with the Foreman family. A spokesperson for the FCDO affirmed their ongoing dialogue with Iranian authorities regarding the couple's situation[6].
As the family continues to hope for a resolution that will secure the release of Lindsay and Craig Foreman, Joe Bennett urged the British government to take a firm stance by recognizing his parents as hostages and determining the necessary steps for their release[2][4][5].
References:
- BBC News
- The Guardian
- The Independent
- The Telegraph
- The Times
- FCDO Statement
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