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Two Iranians charged in UK terror plot targeting Manchester Jewish community
Two Iranian nationals, Salam Ahmadyan, 36, and Rahman Salehi, 34, have been charged with preparing for terrorist acts in Manchester. Authorities allege the pair planned an attack targeting the local Jewish community around the time of Yom Kippur.
Investigators claim the suspects used encrypted messaging apps to obtain instructions for constructing an improvised explosive device, specifically a chlorine and car brake fluid bomb. The men are accused of conducting reconnaissance, gathering maps and photographs of potential targets, and researching locations online.
Police believe the suspects were in contact with a third party, potentially located in Iran. Both men reportedly entered the United Kingdom via small boats in 2020 and 2023. One suspect has been granted asylum, while the other has an active claim.
Counter-terrorism officials stated that the plot has been disrupted and they believe there is no ongoing threat to the public. The charges come amid heightened security concerns and a rise in antisemitism. The suspects are scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
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Counter Terrorism Policing · Manchester · Manchester Jewish Community · Metropolitan Police · Rahman Salehi · Salam Ahmadyan · Shabana Mahmood · Vicki Evans
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 32 SOURCES] The two men are scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday. www.arabnews.pk · www.devdiscourse.com · kioncentralcoast.com · www.vol.at · elnuevodiario.com.do · +25 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] The suspects allegedly acquired instructions for making a chlorine and car brake fluid bomb. time.news · www.index.hr · www.dailymail.com · sapo.pt · nypost.com · +4 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] The suspects arrived in the UK via small boats in 2020 and 2023. www.devdiscourse.com · time.news · www.index.hr · www.dailymail.com · observador.pt · +9 more
- [● 35 SOURCES] Salam Ahmadyan and Rahman Salehi were arrested in Manchester on September 20. www.vol.at · www.haberaktuel.com · www.arabnews.pk · kioncentralcoast.com · time.news · +29 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] Authorities believe there is no longer an ongoing threat to the public regarding this specific plot. www.vol.at · www.haberaktuel.com · www.arabnews.pk · keyt.com · kioncentralcoast.com · +8 more
- [● 20 SOURCES] The suspects allegedly conducted reconnaissance and researched potential targets online. www.devdiscourse.com · time.news · www.index.hr · www.dailymail.com · elnuevodiario.com.do · +14 more
- [● 35 SOURCES] The suspects were allegedly in contact with an overseas third party who may be located in Iran. www.vol.at · www.haberaktuel.com · www.arabnews.pk · www.devdiscourse.com · kioncentralcoast.com · +29 more
- [● 34 SOURCES] Salam Ahmadyan and Rahman Salehi have been charged with engaging in conduct in preparation for terrorist acts. www.vol.at · www.haberaktuel.com · www.arabnews.pk · www.devdiscourse.com · kioncentralcoast.com · +28 more