UK citizen's Iranian 10-year prison sentence extended two years for talking to media, family says

The sentence of a British citizen imprisoned in Iran for espionage has been extended by two years, according to his family. Craig Foreman, who is serving a 10-year term alongside his wife Lindsay on charges they deny, was reportedly informed of the additional sentence for speaking to the media.

Foreman and his wife were arrested in 2025 while traveling through Iran by motorcycle. Britain has previously described their original sentences as "totally unjustifiable." Joe Bennett, Lindsay Foreman's son and the family's spokesperson, said Craig Foreman was taken before a judge without prior notice, allegedly believing he was going to see his lawyer.

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We understand he was told he was being taken to see his lawyer, but was instead brought before a judge and informed of the additional sentence

Bennett stated that Craig Foreman was denied access to a lawyer and a translator and was not given an opportunity to defend himself against the extended sentence. The family and supporters have been campaigning for their release, highlighting concerns about fair trial guarantees.

A spokesperson for Britain's foreign ministry confirmed they are "urgently following up with the Iranian authorities about the reported increased sentence." Last month, UN experts expressed concern over the Foremans' detention, suggesting they were wrongfully imprisoned following proceedings that lacked basic fair trial guarantees.

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We are urgently following up with the Iranian authorities about the reported increased sentence.