UK police foil alleged bomb plot targeting Manchester Jewish community on Yom Kippur
Two men were arrested on the eve of Yom Kippur in connection with an alleged plot involving a homemade bomb targeting Manchester's Jewish community. The arrests, disclosed in court, indicate a credible threat was disrupted, though details on the device and specific targets remain limited. This highlights ongoing extremist threats to Jewish communities in the UK and potential security implications for religious gatherings.
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UK Foils Iran-Linked Terror Plot Against Manchester Jewish Community
UK authorities have disrupted an alleged Iran-linked plot to attack the Jewish community in Manchester with a homemade explosive. Two Iranian nationals, Salam Ahmadian and Rahman Salehi, were arrested on September 20 and charged with preparing a terrorist act, with police alleging contact with a third party abroad, possibly in Iran. While the plot's disruption is confirmed, the extent of Iranian state sponsorship and specific operational details remain unconfirmed.