Key facts
- British couple Craig and Lindsay Foreman have been detained in Iran since January 2025.
- They have been on hunger strike for nine and eight weeks, respectively.
- Reports indicate they are being denied medical supplies and care.
- Lindsay Foreman has lost over 14kg and is experiencing severe health issues.
- Medication and hygiene products sent by the British Embassy have reportedly been withheld.
Craig and Lindsay Foreman, a British couple travelling the world, have been detained in Iran since January 2025. They have now been on hunger strike for nine and eight weeks, respectively, due to their prison conditions. The family reports they are being denied essential supplies, including medication, glasses, books, and basic hygiene products, which were sent by the British Embassy in Tehran. This is described as a violation of a formal guarantee previously given to the British ambassador.
Lindsay Foreman has reportedly lost over 14kg (31lb) and is suffering from severe vertigo, tremors, and profound physical weakness, leading her family to describe her as "dangerously weak." Craig Foreman has lost approximately 16kg (35lb) since beginning his strike when phone access was cut off.
The family has published a letter urging the couple to stay alive and well, emphasizing their importance to loved ones. They are calling on the UK government to "act without delay" to secure medical access and supplies for the couple, and ultimately their release. Lindsay Foreman's son, Joe Bennett, is campaigning for their release and is scheduled to meet with Members of Parliament to discuss the situation. The couple remain barred from contacting their children and other loved ones.