A BRITISH couple being held prisoner by the Iranian regime has been named.
Craig and Lindsay Foreman, both in their early 50s, were on a motorbike trip around the world when they were arrested by Iranian officials in January.
Family HandoutCraig Foreman is a carpenter[/caption]
Family HandoutLindsay Foreman is a life coach with a doctorate in psychology[/caption]
News that the couple – a carpenter and a life coach – were being held on unspecified charges emerged on Thursday, when it was reported by Iranian state-run media.
The regime released a blurred-out photo of the couple, and now their identities have been revealed.
The Foremans were making their way to Australia for the trip of a lifetime, and stopping off at various countries along the route.
They crossed into Iran from Armenia on December 30, with plans to reach Pakistan by January 4.
The pair stayed in hotel in the cities of Tabriz, Tehran and Isfahan, accompanied by a tour guide.
They then travelled on to Kerman, but never checked into their hotel.
The couple had been documenting their travels on social media, and described their joy at being in Iran.
Shortly before being arrested, Lindsay said she was having “an amazing time”.
Craig had gushed over the “lovely people” they had encountered in the equally “lovely” country.
The Foreign Office released the following message on behalf of the family:
“We would like to take this opportunity to address the distressing situation concerning Craig and Lindsay Foreman who are currently being detained in Kerman, Iran.
“This unexpected turn of events has caused significant concern for our entire family, and we are deeply focused on ensuring their safety and well-being during this trying time.
“We are actively engaging with the British government and relevant authorities, working diligently to navigate the complexities of this matter. The family are united in our determination to secure their safe return.
“We truly appreciate the outpouring of support from friends, family, and the community, which has provided us with strength and encouragement as we face this ordeal.
“In light of the circumstances, we kindly ask for the utmost respect regarding our family’s privacy.
“The emotional burden of this situation weighs heavily on us, and we request that all media inquiries be directed to the FCDO as we manage this challenging chapter in our lives.”
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