Two British citizens have been detained in Iran, the government has said.
Both are being supported by the UK Foreign Office, according to a spokesperson.
It comes following reports of the detention from Iranian state media yesterday.
A spokesperson said: “We are providing consular assistance to two British Nationals detained in Iran and are in contact with the local authorities.”
Iranian state media said on Wednesday that a man and woman were in custody in Iran’s southeastern city of Kerman on security-related charges.
The Foreign Office advises against travel to Iran for those who are at significant risk of detention.
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