Two Iranian Nationals Charged Over Alleged Plot Targeting Manchester Jewish Community
London, 3 October, 2026 (Nosheen): British authorities have charged two Iranian nationals with terrorism offences over an alleged plot targeting Manchester’s Jewish community on the eve of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Rahman Salehi, 35, and Salam Ahmadyan, 36, have been charged with preparing to commit or assisting another person to commit an act of terrorism. Counterterrorism police said the men allegedly attempted to obtain components and equipment to manufacture an improvised explosive device and carried out reconnaissance of potential targets. Police also said the suspects had allegedly been in contact with an overseas third party who may be based in Iran. British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the alleged plot reflected wider security concerns inv...
