Iranian man arrested after 'trying to get into nuclear submarine base'Police said a 34-year-old man and 31-year-old woman were arrested following the incident at HM Naval Base ClydeView Image A photograph shows a general view of HM Naval Base Clyde at Faslane (Image: ANDY BUCHANAN, AFP via Getty Images)An Iranian man has been arrested after trying to enter the naval base in Scotland where Britain's nuclear submarines are based. ‌Police Scotland said that the 34-year-old and a 31-year-old woman were arrested on Thursday following the incident at HM Naval Base Clyde, which is known as Faslane. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox‌A Navy spokesperson said: "Police Scotland have arrested two people who unsuccessfully attempted to enter HM Naval Base Clyde on Thursday 19 March. A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Around 5pm on Thursday, 19 March, 2026, we were made aware of two people attempting to enter HM Naval Base Clyde. Article continues below"A 34-year-old man and 31-year-old woman have been arrested in connection and enquiries are ongoing."

Source: Daily Mirror March 20, 2026 13:22 UTC