British Couple Detained in Iran on Espionage Charges

Craig and Lindsay Foreman, on a global motorcycle trip, face accusations of spying as Iran's crackdown on foreign travelers intensifies.

Craig and Lindsay Foreman, British citizens on a world motorcycle tour, were arrested in Iran on December 30, 2024, and charged with espionage.
Iranian authorities claim the couple gathered intelligence in multiple provinces and have ties to Western intelligence-linked organizations.
The UK Foreign Office has warned against all travel to Iran due to a high risk of arrest and detention, citing previous cases like Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe.
The rise of 'danger tourism,' where travelers visit high-risk areas despite official warnings, has drawn scrutiny, with social media often documenting these journeys.
Iran has been accused of 'hostage diplomacy,' using foreign detainees as leverage in negotiations with Western nations.