Espionage Accusations: British Nationals Detained in Iran

Craig and Lindsay Foreman, two British nationals, have been detained in Iran under charges of espionage. The Iranian judiciary's Mizan news agency reported their arrests, claiming they collected information at various locations within the country. The UK Foreign Office has acknowledged the situation.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Dubai | Updated: 18-02-2025 17:10 IST | Created: 18-02-2025 17:10 IST
Espionage Accusations: British Nationals Detained in Iran
This image is AI-generated and does not depict any real-life event or location. It is a fictional representation created for illustrative purposes only.
  • Country:
  • United Arab Emirates

Two British nationals have been charged with espionage in Iran, according to reports from the Iranian judiciary's Mizan news agency. The individuals, identified as Craig and Lindsay Foreman, allegedly gathered intelligence from multiple locations within Iran.

The charges have heightened tensions between the UK and Iran, with the British Foreign Office officially naming the detained individuals on Saturday.

The case has drawn international attention amid ongoing concerns over diplomatic relations and security issues involving foreign nationals in Iran.

(With inputs from agencies.)

Give Feedback