Detained Briton Urges PM for Public Support Against Spying Charges

A British national detained in Tehran, Craig Foreman, has called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to publicly reject espionage allegations against him and his wife. Both are facing 10-year sentences in Iran, charged with spying for Britain and Israel, accusations they vehemently deny.

In a recording from Evin prison, shared with Reuters, Foreman criticizes the British government for its silence and lack of support. He describes their situation as living in a 'war zone' and asserts that they feel abandoned by their government, calling for a more visible demonstration of support.

The British foreign ministry branded their sentences as 'totally unjustifiable,' emphasizing the priority of the welfare of British detainees in Iran. A spokesperson affirmed the government's commitment to relentlessly seek the couple's safe return to the UK.