Two Iranian nationals charged over alleged terrorism plot targeting Jewish community - Reuters

Two Iranian nationals, Rahman Salehi, 35, and Salam Ahmadyan, 36, have been charged with preparing to commit an act of terrorism or assisting another to do so. The charges relate to an alleged plot to target the Jewish community in the Manchester area on or before 20 September, the day before Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

The men were arrested on 20 September in the Northern Quarter of Manchester, a time when thousands of British Jews were attending services in synagogues across the city. Police said the alleged plan was aimed at the Jewish community in northern England in the days leading up to Yom Kippur.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood described the charges as “deeply distressing” for the Jewish community and noted that both suspects had arrived in the United Kingdom by small boat several years ago. No further details of the alleged plot have been released.

The pair are scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday. They remain in custody pending further legal proceedings.

The case has been reported by multiple outlets, confirming the identities of the suspects, the nature of the charges, the timing of the arrests, and the upcoming court appearance. No contradictory information has been presented.