86-Year-Old UK Woman Splits with Egyptian Husband, Refuses Divorce

Iris Jones, an 86-year-old pensioner, married Mohamed Ibrahim, a 40-year-old Egyptian man, in 2020 after meeting him on social media. Their marriage, which began with a modest civil ceremony in Cairo and a reception at McDonald's, ended in a split in 2023 amid constant arguing and financial strain, with Iris transferring thousands to Mohamed. Following the breakup, Iris has sworn off sex and relationships entirely, expressing regret over the marriage and stating that Mohamed was only interested in her money. Despite the acrimonious split, she has no plans to divorce him. Iris has become an 'agony aunt' for women heartbroken by younger men and reflects on her experience as a cautionary tale. Her two grown sons had warned her against the marriage, but she was initially undeterred by their concerns.