Two Iranian nationals charged over alleged terrorism plot targeting Jewish community in England
NBC News • • world
Key Points:
- British police charged two Iranian nationals, Rahman Salehi and Salam Ahmadyan, with preparing terrorist acts targeting the Jewish community in Manchester on the eve of Yom Kippur.
- The suspects allegedly had components to build an improvised explosive device and conducted reconnaissance, with possible contact to an overseas third party believed to be in Iran.
- Separately, five British nationals were arrested near RAF Fairford, a U.S. Air Force base, on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offenses, but were later released on bail.
- Authorities have stated the Manchester plot and the RAF Fairford incident are not connected, though there are strong indications of Tehran's involvement in the latter, which Iran denies.
- Counterterrorism officials emphasized ongoing efforts to protect the UK from threats linked to Iran, reassuring the public about their vigilance and security measures.
