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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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- [DISPUTED] The two men are scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday. kioncentralcoast.com · www.vol.at · elnuevodiario.com.do · time.news · sapo.pt · +26 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 · observador.pt · +2 more
- [● 19 SOURCES] The suspects arrived in the UK via small boats in 2020 and 2023. time.news · www.index.hr · www.dailymail.com · observador.pt · elnuevodiario.com.do · +8 more
- [● 41 SOURCES] Salam Ahmadyan and Rahman Salehi were arrested in Manchester on September 20. www.vol.at · kioncentralcoast.com · time.news · www.index.hr · www.dailymail.com · +27 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] Authorities believe there is no longer an ongoing threat to the public regarding this specific plot. www.vol.at · keyt.com · kioncentralcoast.com · www.index.hr · localnews8.com · +6 more
- [● 32 SOURCES] The suspects allegedly conducted reconnaissance and researched potential targets online. time.news · www.index.hr · www.dailymail.com · elnuevodiario.com.do · sapo.pt · +21 more
- [● 41 SOURCES] The suspects were allegedly in contact with an overseas third party who may be located in Iran. www.vol.at · kioncentralcoast.com · time.news · www.index.hr · www.dailymail.com · +28 more
- [● 38 SOURCES] Salam Ahmadyan and Rahman Salehi have been charged with engaging in conduct in preparation for terrorist acts. www.vol.at · kioncentralcoast.com · time.news · www.index.hr · www.dailymail.com · +26 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] One suspect arrived in the UK via small boat in 2020 and the other in 2023. haitigazette.com · www.europesays.com · world-today-journal.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The suspects are scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday. haitigazette.com · www.europesays.com · www.vol.at · world-today-journal.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] One suspect was granted asylum while the other has an active asylum claim. haitigazette.com · www.europesays.com · world-today-journal.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] A third party believed to be in Iran directed the suspects and provided instructions for making a homemade chlorine bomb. edmonton.citynews.ca · axadletimes.com · world-today-journal.com · www.haberaktuel.com