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Two Iranians charged in Manchester Jewish community terror plot

Two Iranian nationals, Salam Ahmadyan, 36, and Rahman Salehi, 34, have been charged in London with preparing for terrorist acts targeting the Jewish community in Manchester. The suspects were arrested on September 20, on the eve of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

Prosecutors allege the men conducted hostile reconnaissance at the Heaton Park Congregation Synagogue and the Jewish Museum in Cheetham Hill. They are accused of attempting to acquire components and instructions for a homemade chlorine bomb, allegedly using encrypted messaging applications to facilitate the plot. Authorities believe the suspects were directed by a third party potentially located in Iran.

The suspects, who arrived in the UK via small boats and have varying asylum statuses, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court. One suspect was granted asylum, while the other has an active claim. They are scheduled to appear at London's Central Criminal Court on October 23. Counter-terrorism officials stated that the plot was disrupted and there is no ongoing threat to the public.

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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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