A British couple detained in Iran faces the threat of starvation in prison as guards reportedly desert their posts due to concerns about potential US attacks. Lindsay and Craig Foreman, aged 53, have been held at Iran’s infamous Evin prison for over a year on charges of espionage, which they deny. Their family expressed relief after speaking with them following recent US-led airstrikes but remain deeply worried about their safety.
The couple’s fears have heightened as prison guards allegedly abandon their duties while explosions echo all around them. Lindsay and Craig reported hearing numerous blasts, some so forceful that plastic windows in their cell were blown out. Evin prison, situated north of Tehran, is being targeted by the Israeli Defence Forces in airstrikes aimed at key Iranian political and security figures.
Joe Bennett, Lindsay’s son, emphasized that the ongoing raids have thrust his mother and her partner into a perilous “warzone.” He voiced concerns about their vulnerability to stray explosions, gunfire, or local conflicts without consular assistance. Bennett urgently appealed to UK and US authorities to prioritize the safe evacuation of foreign nationals, including his parents, from Iran.
The Foremans were sentenced to a decade in prison, a decision condemned by Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper as “appalling and unjustifiable.” Cooper pledged relentless efforts to secure the couple’s safe return. The conflict in Iran is anticipated to endure, with former US President Donald Trump hinting at a prolonged engagement in a recent social media post.
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