# Iranians charged in UK Jewish terror plot

> Two Iranians face terror charges targeting Jewish community ahead of Yom Kippur.
- Title: Iranians charged in UK Jewish terror plot · NBC News
- Summary: Two Iranians face terror charges targeting Jewish community ahead of Yom Kippur. Two Iranian nationals were charged with preparing terrorist acts against…
- Keywords: iranian, jewish community, manchester, yom kippur, terrorism, police, alleged terror plot, politics, news, Iranians, charged, Jewish
- Source: NBC News — https://nbcnews.com/world/united-kingdom/two-iranian-nationals-charged-alleged-terrorism-plot-targeting-jewish-rcna601207
- Author: Babak Dehghanpisheh
- Published: 2026-10-02T21:21:28.557+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: iranian, jewish community, manchester, yom kippur, terrorism, uk, police, alleged terror plot, politics, news
## Iranian nationals charged
British police charged two Iranian nationals with preparing terrorist acts targeting Manchester's Jewish community ahead of Yom Kippur.

> engaging in conduct in preparation for terrorist acts
## Alleged plot details
Rahman Salehi, 34, and Salam Ahmadyan, 36, allegedly made components for an improvised explosive device and conducted reconnaissance for targets.
## Iranian connection
The men reportedly contacted an overseas third party who might be in Iran related to the terror plot.
## Airbase arrests
Five British nationals were arrested near RAF Fairford after suspicious vehicles approached the U.S. Air Force base.
## Tehran's role
Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated Tehran played a part in the security incident outside the airbase.
## Iran's denial
Iran has denied any involvement in the security incidents targeting the UK.
## Key takeaway

Two Iranian nationals were charged with preparing terrorist acts against Manchester's Jewish community before Yom Kippur.