Overview

• Iranian authorities have arrested two British nationals in Kerman province on unspecified security-related charges, according to state media.
• The detainees met with UK Ambassador Hugo Shorter at the Kerman prosecutor’s office, alongside local officials, though their identities remain undisclosed.
• The arrests come amid ongoing tensions between Iran and Western nations, with Iran frequently accused of detaining foreign nationals as leverage in international negotiations.
• Recent cases highlight similar patterns, including the detention and subsequent release of an Italian journalist after a prisoner exchange involving an Iranian national.
• The UK Foreign Office confirmed it is providing consular support and engaging with Iranian authorities regarding the detained individuals.