Two Iranian nationals charged in the UK over an alleged bomb plot against Jewish targets in Manchester

Reportedon origins from one side only: 2 distinct origins, 0 tied to no party.

Two Iranian men were charged with preparing acts of terrorism against the Jewish community in Manchester at the behest of a figure believed to be in Iran, and appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court, The National reported. A prosecutor said they carried out surveillance of targets including the Manchester Jewish Museum and Heaton Park synagogue and planned to use a home-made explosive device. The case came days after the UK prime minister said there were strong indications of Iranian involvement in an alleged plot at RAF Fairford; Iran has denied plotting attacks in Britain.

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1. Evidence Al Jazeera Media · Government of Qatar origin: UK police and Crown Prosecution Service · published 2026-10-03 00:00 UTC
2. Evidence The National Media · Government of the United Arab Emirates origin: Prosecutor at Westminster Magistrates' Court · published 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC

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