Family urge safe return of UK couple detained in Iran

The family of Britons Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who have been detained in Iran, said they are "united in our determination to secure their safe return", in a statement issued by the Foreign Office.

- HOLLY EVANS

The couple, in their early fifties, were reportedly on a trip across the world on motorbikes and had been due to end their journey in Australia.

They were arrested in January and detained on unspecified security-related charges, and have been pictured meeting the British ambassador Hugo Shorter at the public prosecutor’s office in Kerman, southeastern Iran.

In a statement, their family said: “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 wellbeing during this trying time.