They had planned to enter Pakistan next, posting on social media on January 3: “It’s a very busy itinerary, we have limited connectivity and we have to use a vpn to get onto most apps (especially social media) so I will hopefully catch up with posting when we arrive in Pakistan (from tomorrow evening – though we have to have a government provided armed escort for the first few days so let’s see how that goes?!!).”.
A statement from their family said: “We would like to take this opportunity to address the distressing situation concerning Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who are currently being detained in Kerman, Iran.
A post from the couple’s Facebook page titled PPK2K (Positive People Knee-to-Knee) RTW Motorcycle Mission described the prospect of going to Iran as “slightly scary”, listing a number of risk factors, including arrest.
A number of other positive posts followed on the same day, reporting being “overwhelmed by the sense of connection” in Iran, while another picture claimed to show Ms Foreman with a “kind-hearted mullah” while both placed their hands on their chests.
The couple were ultimately heading for Australia, having crossed into Iran from Armenia on December 30, according to social media posts.
