Iranian man, Romanian woman charged after allegedly trying to enter UK nuclear missile base, officials say

An Iranian man and a Romanian woman were arrested and charged after allegedly attempting to enter HM Naval Base Clyde, a UK nuclear missile base in Scotland, on Thursday. Police Scotland were alerted to the incident around 5 p.m. and arrested the 34-year-old man and 31-year-old woman. Reports indicate they were initially turned away for lacking proper passes and later arrested nearby for suspicious behavior. The base, also known as Faslane, is the primary base for the UK's missile fleet and home to the nation's nuclear deterrent. The suspects are scheduled to appear in Dumbarton Sheriff Court on Monday, and the investigation is ongoing.

In Scotland, a 34-year-old Iranian man and a 31-year-old Romanian woman were charged after allegedly attempting to enter HM Naval Base Clyde, also known as Faslane, on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The naval base is home to the UK's nuclear Trident submarines. Police Scotland were alerted to the incident around 5 PM and arrested the pair. Both individuals were charged in connection with the attempted entry. They were scheduled to appear at Dumbarton sheriff court on Monday, and inquiries are ongoing.

On March 19, 2026, a 34-year-old Iranian man and a 31-year-old woman of unknown nationality were arrested after allegedly attempting to enter HM Naval Base Clyde in Scotland, the primary base for the UK's missile fleet. The pair were initially turned away for lacking proper passes. They were later arrested nearby for allegedly acting suspiciously in the area. Police Scotland confirmed the arrests and stated that inquiries are ongoing. The Royal Navy acknowledged the incident but declined further comment due to the ongoing investigation. HM Naval Base Clyde houses the UK's nuclear deterrent and hunter-killer submarines.