A British couple, married and detained in Iran since January on espionage charges, have been moved to separate prisons and are allegedly enduring torture, according to recent reports.
The pair, whose identities remain protected due to the sensitivity of the case, were arrested earlier this year under accusations of spying—a claim vehemently denied by their families and the UK government.
Concerns over their welfare have escalated after sources revealed they were transferred to different detention facilities, isolating them from each other and limiting access to legal representation.
Relatives and human rights organisations fear the couple is being subjected to physical and psychological abuse, though Iranian authorities have dismissed these allegations as baseless.
The UK Foreign Office has repeatedly called for their immediate release, condemning Iran’s treatment of foreign detainees and urging transparency in legal proceedings.
This case adds to growing tensions between London and Tehran, particularly over Iran’s detention of dual nationals and foreign citizens on politically motivated charges.
Experts warn that such detentions are often used as leverage in international negotiations, raising questions about the couple’s fate amid strained diplomatic relations.
