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Two Iranian nationals charged over alleged terrorism plot targeting Jewish community
- 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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Two men were accused of planning an attack in the city of northern England.
Two Iranian citizens were charged with planning a terrorist attack on the Jewish community in Manchester on the eve of Yom Kippur, the most sacred day of the Jewish calendar. The British police announced this today. (ANSA)
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