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UK Remands 2 Iranians Over Alleged Antisemitic Terror Plot
Two Iranians remanded in UK custody for plotting antisemitic attacks on Jewish communities.
In brief
Two Iranians remanded in UK custody for plotting antisemitic attacks on Jewish communities. Two Iranian nationals were remanded in London court for allegedly planning terrorist attacks on Jewish targets in Manchester, including the Heaton Park synagogue. Originally reported by Dw.
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Two Iranians remanded in custody
Two Iranian nationals charged with plotting antisemitic terror attacks were remanded in London court on Saturday.
Detained ahead of Yom Kippur
The pair were detained on September 20, the eve of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
Plot details revealed
Prosecutor Mark Luckett said Rahman S., 34, and Salam A., 36, planned to use a homemade explosive device from chlorine and brake fluid.
Targets include synagogue
The suspects targeted the Manchester Jewish Museum and Heaton Park synagogue, where two worshippers were killed in a knife attack a year ago.
Asylum status pending
One Iranian suspect had been granted asylum, while the other's application remains pending.
The short version
Two Iranian nationals were remanded in London court for allegedly planning terrorist attacks on Jewish targets in Manchester, including the Heaton Park synagogue.
