Two Iranian nationals charged over alleged terrorism plot targeting Jewish community
Police say the suspects researched targets online and acquired bomb-making materials, and one was granted asylum while the other has a live claim.
- On Friday, British police charged two Iranian nationals, Rahman Salehi and Salam Ahmadyan, with preparing terrorist acts against the Jewish community in Manchester ahead of Yom Kippur.
- Authorities arrested the men on September 20, 2026, in Manchester and Salford, alleging they maintained contact with an overseas third party in Iran regarding the suspected plot.
- Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans of Counter Terrorism Policing described the charges as "extremely serious charges and allegations," stating the investigation disrupted a plot targeting the Jewish community.
- Evans reiterated that authorities do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the public, urging citizens to remain vigilant and report concerns to police.
- Prosecutors charged both men under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006 for engaging in conduct in preparation for terrorist acts against the Jewish community.
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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Song Jin-won = Two Iranians have been indicted for planning a terrorist attack targeting the Jewish community in Manchester, England.
Two Iranian Men Charged Over Plot Targeting UK Jewish Community
Two Iranian nationals who entered the UK on small boats have been charged with preparing acts of terrorism, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement, with tensions between Britain and Iran already high over another security incident.
Two men have Iranian origin, being one of them refugee. Minister came to relate attack with illegal immigration. They had built bomb and searched targets.
British investigators suspect that two Iranian men are seeking to supply explosive device materials and to explore sites in Manchester on the eve of Jewish "Forgiveness Day," with the possibility of contacting one side in Iran.
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