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British Woman Held in Iran Reportedly Put on Drip as Couple’s Health Worsens

Family reports worsening health during opaque Tehran court proceedings.

Overview

  • Lindsay Foreman is reportedly on a drip in prison, with her family saying they do not know the reason.
  • Her husband, Craig, has suffered repeated illnesses and a tooth abscess, and the UK ambassador told the family detention conditions were "worse than poor."
  • The couple have been separated since July, with Lindsay held at Qarchak women’s prison and Craig moved from Fashafouyeh to Evin in Tehran.
  • They face espionage charges that they deny, and relatives say UK officials have received scant information about recent, unannounced hearings.
  • A fresh court appearance took place on Saturday with no immediate outcome expected, and the family is due to meet Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper on 16 October.