Two British tourists, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, have been detained in Iran and charged with espionage after entering the country despite government warnings. The couple, both in their early 50s, were travelling on a global motorbike tour when they were arrested in January.

Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who were on a round-the-world trip, said they were aware of the risks but believed 'most people are good' A British couple charged with spying in Iran during what they called a "slightly bonkers" round-the-world motorbike trip said they had ignored warnings not to travel to the country.

Husband and wife Craig and Lindsay Foreman were arrested in the southeast of Iran earlier this year and on Tuesday Iranian authorities said they had been charged with espionage. Judiciary spokesman Asghar Jahangir said the pair had entered Iran “posing as tourists” and gathered information before their arrest in Kerman province.

A British couple on a round-the-world journey have been charged with espionage in Iran. Their next stop was due to be Australia. A British couple detained while on a motorcycle trip in Iran have been charged with espionage.

A British couple has been detained in Iran on charges of espionage. Craig and Lindsey Foreman, both 52, were taken into custody last week in Kerman, southeast Iran, according to state media. They had been on a motorbike tour of the world and planned to stay in Iran for five days before their arrest.

Craig and Lindsay Foreman were detained in Iran during a bike ride to Australia after ignoring advice to avoid the country - they are accused of being 'national security' suspects

A British couple has been detained in Iran on charges of espionage. Craig and Lindsey Foreman, both 52, were taken into custody last week in Kerman, southeast Iran, according to state media. They had been on a motorbike tour of the world and planned to stay in Iran for five days before their arrest.