British couple detained in Iran charged with spying
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Craig and Lindsay Foreman, a British couple in their fifties, have been detained in Iran on espionage charges after allegedly gathering information during their round-the-world motorbike journey. Ignoring warnings against traveling to Iran, the couple claimed to be engaging in a research project on quality of life, conducting interviews in various countries. The Iranian judiciary has linked them to western intelligence services and stated that investigations are ongoing. Their family is currently working with authorities to facilitate their safe return to the UK.
According to British media reports, the pair are a married couple in their early fifties who entered Iran as tourists despite warnings.
The couple had undertaken a round-the-world motorbike trip, during which they aimed to gather insights for a personal research project.
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