From The Straits Times · · 1m 10s
Iranians in UK Court Over Alleged Anti-Jewish Plot
Two Iranians face charges for plotting to attack Jewish communities using homemade bombs in Manchester.
In brief
Two Iranians face charges for plotting to attack Jewish communities using homemade bombs in Manchester. Two Iranians appeared in UK court charged with preparing terrorist acts targeting Jewish communities in Manchester using homemade explosives. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Iranians in UK Court
Two Iranian nationals appeared in London court on Saturday charged with plotting acts of terrorism targeting Jewish communities in northern England.
Alleged Plot Details
Prosecutors say the men were accused of conducting hostile surveillance on Jewish targets in Manchester, including the Jewish Museum and Heaton Park synagogue.
Homemade Bomb Device
The alleged plot involved a homemade explosive device made from chlorine and brake fluid, with instructions from an Iranian national operating from within Iran.
Asylum Status
Rahman Salehi, 34, arrived in 2020 with asylum granted, while Salam Ahmadyan, 36, came in 2023 with an outstanding asylum claim.
Court Outcome
The men did not enter a plea and were remanded in custody until their next hearing at London's Old Bailey on October 23.
Recent Context
This follows UK's claim that Iran was involved in a suspected plot targeting RAF Fairford air base, which the US uses for raids against Iranian targets.
The one thing
Two Iranians appeared in UK court charged with preparing terrorist acts targeting Jewish communities in Manchester using homemade explosives.
