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Detained Britons used as 'human shields' in Iran war zone, family says

LONDON, March 20 - The family of a British couple detained in Iran said on Friday the pair were being used as \"human shields\" during the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and they accused Britain's government of failing to…

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The Straits TimesMar 20, 2026, 9:32 AM

Detained Britons used as 'human shields' in Iran war zone, family says

LONDON, March 20 - The family of a British couple detained in Iran said on Friday the pair were being used as \"human shields\" during the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and they accused Britain's government of failing to make progress on their release.

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