November 28th 2025.
As the clock struck midnight on her 53rd birthday, a woman from Sussex found herself in a situation she never could have imagined - imprisoned in Iran's most notorious jail on espionage charges alongside her husband. Lindsay and Craig Foreman had been arrested back in January while on their around-the-world motorcycle tour, passing through the city of Kerman.
Joe Bennett, a resident of Folkestone, Kent, has been tirelessly campaigning for the British government to take action and negotiate the release of the couple. He has deemed the allegations of spying as "crazy" and has been using social media, specifically TikTok, to bring awareness to their plight. In one of his videos, Joe directly addresses Lindsay, who is currently being held in Evin prison, where another British-Iranian national, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, was imprisoned from 2016 to 2022.
In a heartfelt message, Joe expresses his sadness that Lindsay has to spend her special day alone in a cell, instead of being surrounded by loved ones. He reflects on the true meaning of birthdays, and how this year, it serves as a painful reminder of the time they have been apart - a staggering 300 days. Despite the distance, Joe wants his mother to know that she is loved and missed, and he is doing everything in his power to ensure that this is the last birthday she spends without her family.
Having spoken to Lindsay twice since her detainment, Joe shares that their most recent call lasted 20 minutes. He could hear the strength in her voice, but also the weight of the situation and the fear she must be feeling. Joe admits that it both inspires and breaks him, causing tears to well up in his eyes. He makes a solemn promise to never stop fighting for Lindsay and Craig, who he believes have been wrongfully accused and arrested.
Joe's message comes at a time when the Iranian regime has executed 15 people, including one woman, in various prisons across the country. This news only adds to his frustration and anger towards the absurd spying allegations against his mother and step-father. According to Iran Human Rights, over 1,000 people have been executed in the first nine months of 2025, but the actual number is believed to be much higher due to the lack of transparency and restrictions on reporting.
The Foreign Office strongly advises against travel to Iran for all British nationals, citing a significant risk of arrest, questioning, or detention. They also warn that simply possessing a British passport or having connections to the UK can be enough reason for the Iranian authorities to detain someone. A spokesperson for the Foreign Office has stated that they are deeply concerned about the charges brought against Craig and Lindsay Foreman and are actively working with the Iranian authorities to resolve the situation.
Joe's unwavering determination to bring his loved ones home is a testament to the strength of family bonds and the power of love. As we continue to follow this story, let us all keep Lindsay and Craig in our thoughts and hope for a swift and safe resolution to their ordeal.
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