Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Briton held in Iran does not have breast cancer
Richard Ratcliffe says his wife will appear in an Iranian court next month after doctors confirmed lumps found were not cancerous.
Thursday 23 November 2017 19:38, UK
The husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe - the British woman held in an Iranian prison - has said she does not have breast cancer.
Richard Ratcliffe told Sky News his wife was examined by doctors after lumps were discovered on her breasts, but said they were found to be not cancerous.
However, he said that the mother remained "very traumatised" after she was detained in April last year for allegedly plotting to topple the Iranian government.
Mr Ratcliffe said: "She's been poorly, we had concerns about her lumps on her breasts but fortunately the doctors said that they're not cancerous so that was a big relief.
"Emotionally, it's a terrible rollercoaster and that's probably the greatest burden."
He said his wife was no longer in solitary confinement and said he found comfort in knowing his wife had "people to turn to" in prison.
"She's certainly in a very traumatised way but I am glad for the solidarity and care that the other prisoners provide," he added.
Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe is expected to have a follow-up with another ultrasound in three months' time.
Her mental health is thought to have suffered following a gaffe by Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson.
Mr Johnson later apologised for causing Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe any "distress" after suggesting she was training journalists in Iran.
She could now face her five-year jail sentence being doubled as a result.
Mr Ratcliffe, who said he received a text from Mr Johnson saying he was "thinking of us", said his wife was to appear in court for a second trial on 10 December.
He said she was "angry" and "bewildered" at the development and added: "This is a huge turmoil that goes on and on and she really is at her wits end."