Iran Detains Two British Nationals on Unspecified Security Charges

The arrests in Kerman province follow a pattern of Iran holding foreign nationals, often linked to diplomatic tensions or prisoner exchanges.

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.