Arrests at Faslane Naval Base
An Iranian man and a woman were arrested after attempting to enter HM Naval Base Clyde, commonly known as Faslane, which houses the United Kingdom's nuclear-armed submarines.
Police Scotland reported that a 34-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman were detained at the base near Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute, at approximately 17:00 on Thursday.
A spokesperson for the police confirmed that inquiries into the incident are ongoing.
Royal Navy Statement
The Royal Navy stated that the individuals "unsuccessfully attempted" to gain access to the base.
"As the matter is subject to an ongoing investigation, we will not comment further."
The nationality of the woman involved has not been disclosed.
Significance of Faslane Base
Faslane serves as the home port for all of the Royal Navy's nuclear submarines, including the Vanguard-class ballistic missile submarines equipped with Trident nuclear missiles.
The four Vanguard-class submarines are the exclusive carriers of the United Kingdom's nuclear arsenal. Plans are in place for these submarines to be succeeded by the new Dreadnought-class submarines after 2030.
