A suspected Iranian spy has been arrested after attempting to enter Britain’s nuclear missile base.
Armed police swooped on a man, 34, and a woman, 31, outside HM Naval Base Clyde in Faslane on Thursday.
According to sources, the pair approached the entrance to the Scottish facility asking to be let in.
It is understood that they did not try to force their way into the base.
The man has been reported as being from Iran but the woman’s nationality is unknown at this stage.
The Royal Navy said the suspects “unsuccessfully attempted to enter HM Naval Base Clyde”, adding: “As the matter is subject to an ongoing investigation, we will not comment further.”
A military source told the Standard: “They approached the main gate and wanted to go in.
“They were swiftly arrested.”
The perimeter is guarded by heavily armed Ministry of Defence Police and military personnel.
Police Scotland said: “Around 5pm on Thursday, 19 March, 2026, we were made aware of two people attempting to enter HM Naval Base Clyde.
“A 34-year-old man and 31-year-old woman have been arrested in connection and enquiries are ongoing.”
The security alert came as two Iranian men appeared in court in London in charged with of spying for Tehran.
Nematollah Shahsavani, 40, and Alireza Farasati, 22, are suspected of spying on Jewish targets including the Israeli embassy in London, a Jewish community centre and Britain’s oldest synagogue.
