Iran secured the release by Italy of an Iranian exporter, Mohammad Abedini, wanted by the US for allegedly supplying goods used in a drone attack on US soldiers in Jordan.
A British couple who have been detained in Iran have been named by their family as Craig and Lindsay Foreman.
In a statement issued via the UK Foreign Office, the family asked for privacy, saying “the emotional burden of this situation weighs heavily on us … Thank you for your understanding, compassion, and continued support.”.
Earlier this week, state media published photographs purportedly showing the UK ambassador, Hugo Shorter, meeting the couple, whom the country has called “national security” suspects.
A Foreign Office spokesperson earlier said: “We are providing consular assistance to two British nationals detained in Iran and are in contact with the local authorities.”.
