Iranian among two charged over alleged attempt to enter UK nuclear submarine base
Police say two people tried to enter Faslane base in Scotland, home to core of UK’s submarine fleet and Trident nuclear weapons
Two people have been charged, one of them Iranian, after they allegedly tried to enter HM Naval Base Clyde in Scotland, which houses the UK’s nuclear Trident submarines.
A 34-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman were charged after the incident at the base, which is known as Faslane. Police Scotland said inquiries were continuing and that the pair were due to appear at Dumbarton sheriff court on Monday.
A police 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 Iranian man and a 31-year-old Romanian woman have been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.”
Faslane is home to the core of the UK’s submarine fleet and Trident nuclear weapons.
The Royal Navy previously said that two people unsuccessfully tried to enter the base.