Key facts
- Two Iranian nationals charged with preparing acts of terrorism.
- Alleged plot targeted the Jewish community in northern England.
- Men accused of conducting reconnaissance of Jewish sites in Manchester.
- Allegedly received instructions for a homemade explosive device from an Iran-based contact.
- Trial set for June 15 next year in Manchester.
Two Iranian nationals, Rahman Salehi, 34, and Salam Ahmadyan, 36, appeared at London's Old Bailey court on Friday, accused of preparing acts of terrorism. Prosecutors allege the men conducted reconnaissance of Jewish sites in Manchester, northern England, in September, on behalf of an individual believed to be based in Iran. The court heard that the men were allegedly provided with instructions on how to assemble a homemade explosive device. Their trial is scheduled to begin in Manchester on June 15 next year, with both men intending to plead not guilty.