‘Iranian spy’ arrested after ‘trying to break into UK nuclear missile base’

Two people have been arrested after allegedly trying to enter a nuclear naval base in Scotland.

A man, 34, who was reportedly Iranian, and a woman, 31, were inside a car when he approached the gate at HM Naval Base Clyde, known as Faslane, on Thursday.

Sources told The Times they were denied entry because they didn’t have the right passes, but then were arrested allegedly acting suspiciously.

They did not enter the facility and the Ministry of defense

The Sun reported that the two people were both suspected Iranian spies, however the Times reported the woman’s nationality is not known.

Metro has contacted the police for more information.

A Police Scotland spokesperson 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.’

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