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Two Iranian men charged over terror plot against Manchester Jews: U.K. police

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Two Iranian men, Salam Ahmadyan and Rahman Salehi, have been charged with plotting a terror attack against Manchester's Jewish community. They were arrested in Manchester on September 20 after allegedly communicating with a third party potentially based in Iran. British authorities say there is no current threat to the public but emphasized the need for vigilance. Home minister Shabana Mahmood highlighted the ongoing threats from terrorists and foreign state actors, particularly noting recent attacks against Jewish or Israel-linked sites in Britain.

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On September 20, 2023, British police arrested two Iranian nationals, Rahman Salehi (35) and Salam Ahmadyan (36), in Manchester's Northern Quarter. They were charged with preparing to commit a terrorist act against the Jewish community on the eve of Yom Kippur, the holiest day for Jews. Counter-terrorism detectives alleged that the suspects had been in contact with an overseas third party potentially based in Iran. The arrests came amidst heightened security concerns following the previous year's deadly terror attack at Heaton Park synagogue and a rise in antisemitic incidents across the UK. Authorities have assured the public there is no ongoing threat, but the charges are described as "extremely serious." Salehi and Ahmadyan will appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday.

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“We do not believe there to be any ongoing threat to the public in relation to this matter,” Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans said in the statement. “We would ask that people remain vigilant and contact police with any concerns,” she added.

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🔮 “It is alleged that the two men were in contact with an overseas third-party who may be in Iran in relation to the plot,” it added.

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Two Iranian men charged over terror plot against Manchester Jews: U.K. police · assertive framing

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Two Iranian men have been charged with plotting a terror attack on the Jewish community in Manchester, U.K. police said Friday. asserted

police → charge → Manchester

The arrests come nearly a year after a deadly knife and gun attack on the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in northern Manchester where worshippers had gathered for Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. asserted

worshippers → come → calendar

Two people died in the attack on October 2, 2025. asserted

people → die → October

“Salam Ahmadyan 36 of Liverpool and Rahman Salehi 34 of Salford, both Iranian nationals, were arrested in Manchester on Sunday, 20 September,” Friday’s police statement said. asserted

statement → arrest → Sunday

“It is alleged that the two men were in contact with an overseas third-party who may be in Iran in relation to the plot,” it added. uncertain

it → allege → plot

Details of the alleged plot have not been released, but police have confirmed its “disruption”. asserted

police → allege → disruption

she → believe → concerns

Home minister Shabana Mahmood said: “These recent events are a stark reminder of the threats posed against this country from both terrorists and foreign state actors. asserted

events → say → terrorists

“Two suspects have been charged with planning a terrorist attack against Jewish communities in Manchester. asserted

suspects → charge → Manchester

This news will be deeply distressing for our Jewish communities, coming so soon after Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. asserted

news → come → Hashanah

I know this will be especially true in Manchester, as we mark one year since the terrorist attack at Heaton Park Synagogue. asserted

we → know → Synagogue

“The fact both suspects arrived by small boat several years ago is a reminder of the importance of our relentless work to tackle illegal migration into this country. asserted

suspects → arrive → country

While numbers are down, I know there is more we must do,” she added. asserted

she → know → ?

The past year has seen a spate of attacks in the British capital targeting Jewish or Israel-linked locations. asserted

year → see → locations