Two Iranian men identified Manchester synagogue as site for alleged bomb plot, court hears
Summary
Two Iranian men in the UK have been charged with planning a terrorist attack targeting Manchester’s Jewish sites, including a synagogue and museum. The men allegedly communicated with someone in Iran who guided them on making a homemade bomb.Key Facts
- Rahman Salehi, 34, and Salam Ahmadyan, 36, were charged with preparing terrorism offenses.
- They targeted Jewish sites in Manchester, like the Jewish Museum and Heaton Park synagogue.
- Both men entered the UK illegally by small boats; Salehi arrived in 2020 and Ahmadyan in 2023.
- They communicated with a third party believed to be in Iran who gave bomb-making instructions.
- The men conducted “hostile reconnaissance,” researching and visiting potential targets.
- They obtained documents and videos on making homemade bombs and gathered materials for this purpose.
- The two men were arrested on September 20, 2026, before Yom Kippur, a major Jewish holy day.
- They appeared in court and were remanded in custody to appear again on October 23, 2026.
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