Middle EastPublished: 15 July 2026 at 08:37

British man in Iran given additional two-year sentence

The family of a British man jailed in Iran with his wife says he has received an additional two-year prison term.

According to the couple's family, a British man imprisoned in Iran alongside his wife has been handed an additional two-year prison sentence.

Further details regarding the case or the reasons for the additional sentence have not been disclosed. Iranian authorities have not yet issued an official statement. The case continues to attract international attention.

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