Two Iranians charged over alleged plot targeting Jewish community in UK
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Summary
British police charged two Iranian men with planning a terrorist attack targeting the Jewish community in northern England around the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur. The men allegedly tried to build a bomb and surveyed targets in Manchester.Key Facts
- Rahman Salehi (34) and Salam Ahmadyan (36) were charged with preparing or assisting terrorism in Manchester.
- The planned attack was to happen on or before Yom Kippur, starting September 20, 2026.
- The two men were arrested on September 20, 2026, and are linked to a possible overseas contact, likely in Iran.
- Police said the men tried to get parts for a homemade bomb and checked possible attack sites.
- Both men arrived in the UK by small boat from Europe; one has asylum, the other is seeking asylum.
- The Home Secretary said threats from Iran often involve targeting Jewish communities via proxies.
- The charges come nearly a year after a deadly attack on a synagogue in Manchester in October 2025.
- No connection was found between this case and a separate alleged plot involving a UK-Iranian suspect and a military base.
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