An Iranian man has been arrested alongside a woman after two people tried to get into a naval base housing Britain’s nuclear submarines.
Police Scotland said that the 34-year-old man and 31-year-old woman were arrested on Thursday following the incident at HM Naval Base Clyde in Scotland.
The base, which is known as Faslane, is home to the core of the UK’s submarine fleet and the Trident nuclear deterrent.
The two people who attempted to enter did not try to force their way onto the base, according to reports. They reportedly asked if they could enter, but were refused permission and were then arrested shortly afterwards.
A spokesperson for the force told The Independent: “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.”
A Navy spokesperson said: “Police Scotland have arrested two people who unsuccessfully attempted to enter HM Naval Base Clyde on Thursday, 19 March.
“As the matter is subject to an ongoing investigation, we will not comment further.”
The Ministry of Defence has been approached for comment.
