Two Iranians Charged in UK Over Plot to Attack Jewish Community

▲ The scene of a terror attack at a Manchester synagogue on October 2, 2025

Two Iranian nationals have been charged in the UK for planning a terror attack targeting the Jewish community in Manchester.

British police announced on the 2nd local time that "two Iranian nationals from Liverpool and Salford were arrested in Manchester on September 20."

Police explained, "The two men are suspected of having been in contact with a third party abroad, believed to be residing in Iran, in connection with this plot."

While the specific details of the attack have not been disclosed, police stated that they had "thwarted" the plan.

Police noted that "there is currently no ongoing threat to the public in connection with this incident," while urging citizens to "remain vigilant and report any concerns to the police."

The charges come amid heightened tensions following a separate incident suspected of targeting a UK military base linked to the United States.

Previously on September 27, a suspected terror plot occurred near the Royal Air Force Fairford base in the UK, leading to the arrest of individuals including a British-Iranian dual national.

This base is used by U.S. Air Force B-1 bombers for missions targeting Iran.

The British government has raised the possibility of Iranian involvement in the Fairford base incident.

However, police drew a line, stating that there is no connection between this incident and the latest charges.

The two Iranians were arrested in Manchester around the time of Yom Kippur, the Jewish holy day of Atonement, which could have potentially resulted in massive casualties.

In Manchester, a terror attack took place outside a synagogue on Yom Kippur day on October 2 of last year, leaving two people dead and several others injured.

At the time, a perpetrator drove a car toward a crowd in front of the synagogue and then went on a stabbing rampage.

Police classified the incident as terrorism.

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood expressed regret, stating that the news of the new terror plot against Jewish people, delivered on the first anniversary of that incident, "will cause deep pain to our Jewish community."

Mahmood added, "It is understood that the two suspects entered the country a few years ago via small boats," and noted that "this demonstrates why our relentless efforts to eradicate illegal immigration must continue."

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