British Couple in Iran End Hunger Strike After 93 Days Amid Espionage Charges

Craig and Lindsay Foreman, a British couple arrested in Iran on espionage charges, have ended their hunger strike after 93 and 84 days respectively. The couple, who were traveling through Iran on motorcycles as part of a journey from Europe to Australia, were sentenced to ten years in prison after being convicted of espionage in February 2025. Their hunger strike began in May 2026, following restrictions on their communication with family members. The couple's protest aimed to draw attention to their treatment and the conditions in Iranian prisons. They agreed to end the strike in hopes of restoring contact with their loved ones, although as of the latest reports, communication had not yet been reestablished. The couple's family has expressed concern over their health, noting that they survived primarily on milk and water mixed with honey or salt during the strike. The family is urging the UK government to intervene for their release, highlighting discussions with UK officials as positive. Additionally, there are allegations that Craig Foreman's sentence was extended after he spoke to the media, which his legal team plans to address in a complaint to the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention.