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Family says contact with British pair detained in Iran remains limited

Source: BBC UK · 22 Sep 2026, 08:22 UTC
Family says contact with British pair detained in Iran remains limited
Image: BBC UK · original report

The family of Craig and Lindsay Foreman says it has had no regular contact with the pair while they are held in Iran. Relatives had been promised contact after the two ended hunger strikes, according to BBC UK, but the available report does not provide details about their detention or current condition.

The family of Craig and Lindsay Foreman says it has not had regular contact with the pair while they are being held in Iran, BBC UK reported. According to the family, the two were promised contact after ending hunger strikes. Relatives say that expected communication has not developed into regular contact.

The supplied material does not state when Craig and Lindsay Foreman were detained, what allegations they face or where they are being held. It also does not describe the length or circumstances of their hunger strikes. No details are provided about the pair’s current health, the nature of the promised contact or whether officials have explained the lack of regular communication.

The family’s account is the only information included in the available source material. There is no response from Iranian authorities or other officials, and no further information about possible diplomatic or legal action.

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