British Couple Held as 'Human Shields' Amid Escalating Tensions

The family of a British couple detained in Iran claims they are being used as 'human shields' amidst the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. The couple, Lindsay and Craig Foreman, are serving 10-year sentences for espionage. The British government is being criticized for its ineffective efforts towards their release.

The family of a British couple, Lindsay and Craig Foreman, detained in Iran, alleges that the couple is being used as 'human shields' amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. The couple was sentenced to 10 years in prison last year on charges of espionage, which they deny.

The couple's son, Joe Bennett, expressed that the conditions are dire, with broken windows and rats infesting their cells. He criticized the British government for providing little more than basic support. Bennett said his parents felt abandoned by the system.

Despite categorizing the detention as 'totally unjustifiable,' the British government has faced criticism for its slow progress. The Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, is accused of offering only 'delay and uncertainty.' The foreign ministry has yet to comment on the issue.

(With inputs from agencies.)