{
  "id": 11533227,
  "title": "Two Iranian nationals charged over alleged terrorism plot targeting UK Jewish community",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/two-iranian-nationals-charged-over-alleged-terrorism-plot-targeting",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T21:50:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-910432"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Friday, British police announced the arrest of two Iranian men, Rahman Salehi and Salam Ahmadyan, both 35 and 36 respectively, in connection with a suspected terrorist plot against the Jewish community in northern England. The charges stem from their alleged preparation to execute or aid in an act of terrorism on Yom Kippur, a significant day in the Jewish faith.\n\nAccording to police, the suspects had previously communicated with a third party located overseas, potentially in Iran, regarding the planned attack. The two are set to make their first appearance in court at London's Westminster Magistrates Court the following day, Saturday.\n\nThe investigation is separate from a recent arrest of a dual UK-Iranian national at RAF Fairford air base, a facility utilized by the US for potential strikes on Iran. Counter Terrorism Policing, in a statement by Vicki Evans, clarified that there is no link between the two incidents, assuring the public that efforts to safeguard the UK from potential threats are ongoing and comprehensive.",
  "summary": "Counter terrorism detectives said it was alleged the two men had been in contact with an overseas third-party who might be in Iran in relation to the plot.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Haaretz",
        "title": "Two Iranians charged with plotting to target Greater Manchester's Jewish community on Yom Kippur",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/two-iranians-charged-with-plotting-to-target-greater-manchesters",
        "published": "2026-10-02T19:44:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Two Iranians charged over alleged Manchester bomb plot",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/two-iranians-charged-over-alleged-manchester-bomb-plot",
        "published": "2026-10-02T21:46:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "In the UK, two Iranians charged with plotting an attack on Jewish community in Manchester",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/in-the-uk-two-iranians-charged-with-plotting-an-attack-on-jewish",
        "published": "2026-10-02T22:31:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Two Iranians charged over suspected plot to target Jews in Manchester",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/two-iranians-charged-over-suspected-plot-to-target-jews-in-manchester",
        "published": "2026-10-02T23:38:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}