Overview
- Their appeal was rejected on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, and the case has been forwarded to Iran’s Supreme Court, the family and UK officials said.
- Craig and Lindsay Foreman were convicted of espionage in February and given 10-year jail terms that they both deny.
- The family says the couple were not allowed to attend their appeal hearing and were asked to sign Farsi documents they could not read, leaving them uncertain about legal steps and representation.
- Both Foremans have begun hunger strikes—Craig reported on about his 25th day and Lindsay on about her 16th day—and contact with their family has been cut off, prompting acute welfare concerns.
- The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office called the sentences unjustifiable, has provided consular visits and calls, and says it will keep pressing diplomatically as the family urges stronger action; the FCDO also warns Britons not to travel to Iran because of a high risk of detention.