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  • Espionage Charges Bring 10-Year Term for British Overlanders in Tehran

    03/05/2026 7:21:06 AM PST · by jonatron · 42 replies
    Expedition Portal ^ | February 25th, 2026 | Graeme Bell
    More than five years after the high-profile detention of two Australian bloggers, another overland journey through Iran would end in far lengthier imprisonment. British nationals Craig Foreman and Lindsay Foreman, both in their 50s, entered Iran on December 30, 2024 during a round-the-world motorcycle expedition. They crossed from Armenia with valid tourist visas, an approved travel plan, and a licensed Iranian guide. Family members said the couple intended to transit the country en route to Pakistan before continuing toward Australia. Their case followed an earlier incident that had already drawn international scrutiny. In July 2019, Australian travel bloggers Jolie King...