Iranian Men Charged in Alleged Terror Plot Targeting Manchester’s Jewish Community Before Yom Kippur

Two Iranian men arrested in Manchester over suspected terror plot targeting Jewish community ahead of Yom Kippur. Authorities confirm no ongoing public threat.

Editorial Desk

October 3, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Manchester, United Kingdom — Two Iranian nationals have been charged in connection with an alleged terror plot targeting the Jewish community in Manchester, just days before Yom Kippur.

Salam Ahmadyan, 36, and Rahman Salehi, 34, were detained on September 20 and formally charged today with planning terrorist acts under the Terrorism Act. Both men are currently in custody as authorities investigate their alleged involvement in a scheme aimed at harming members of the local Jewish population.

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Police confirmed that the investigation centers on a potential Islamist-linked attack, but emphasized there is no current threat to the broader public. The arrests occurred on Sunday, the day before Yom Kippur, which is one of the most significant holidays in the Jewish calendar.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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