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Two Iranians charged over alleged plot targeting Jewish community in UK
Al Jazeera • • world
Key Points:
- Two Iranian nationals, Rahman Salehi and Salam Ahmadyan, have been charged by British authorities with planning a terrorist attack against the Jewish community in northern England, specifically targeting Manchester around Yom Kippur.
- The suspects allegedly attempted to acquire materials for an improvised explosive device and conducted reconnaissance on potential targets; they were arrested on September 20 and are due to appear in court in London.
- Authorities believe the men were in contact with an overseas third party, possibly in Iran, and both had sought asylum in the UK after arriving on a small boat from Europe several years ago.
- The UK government highlighted ongoing threats from the Iranian regime against Jewish communities and critics abroad, while Iran denied involvement in this and related plots, condemning such accusations as propaganda.
- This alleged plot follows last year's deadly attack at a Manchester synagogue and coincides with heightened antisemitic incidents in the UK, raising concerns within the Jewish community and the wider public.
