Britain Suspects Two Iranians of Plotting Attack on Manchester Jews

British investigators suspect two Iranian men of planning an attack targeting Jews in Manchester, with inquiries focusing on alleged efforts to obtain bomb-making materials and scout locations.

The suspected preparations took place on the eve of Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, according to the account of the investigation.

Investigators believe the men sought materials that could be used to make an explosive device. The summary does not establish whether they obtained those materials or assembled a device.

The inquiry also concerns suspected reconnaissance at locations in Manchester. No specific sites or intended targets within the city were identified in the information provided.

Investigators are examining the possibility that the men were in contact with a party in Iran. The nature of any such contact, and whether it was connected to the suspected plot, remain unclear.