LONDON — Two people were arrested after attempting to enter a UK nuclear submarine base in Scotland, British media reported Friday.Police were called to HM Naval Base Clyde — home to Britain’s Trident submarines — after a man and a woman approached the site on Thursday and asked to gain access.A 34-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman were detained at the scene, but did not succeed in entering the facility.Reports indicated that the man is believed to be an Iranian national, while the woman’s nationality has not been confirmed.A Royal Navy spokesperson said Police Scotland arrested the pair after the unsuccessful attempt, adding that no further details would be provided as the investigation remains ongoing.Police said the two individuals remained in the area after being denied entry and were later arrested on suspicion of suspicious behavior. Their motives are not yet known.Security sources said it is too early to determine whether the incident is linked to espionage, but noted heightened concerns over potential Iran-related threats in the UK.LONDON — Two people were arrested after attempting to enter a UK nuclear submarine base in Scotland, British media reported Friday.Police were called to HM Naval Base Clyde — home to Britain’s Trident submarines — after a man and a woman approached the site on Thursday and asked to gain access.A 34-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman were detained at the scene, but did not succeed in entering the facility.Reports indicated that the man is believed to be an Iranian national, while the woman’s nationality has not been confirmed.A Royal Navy spokesperson said Police Scotland arrested the pair after the unsuccessful attempt, adding that no further details would be provided as the investigation remains ongoing.Police said the two individuals remained in the area after being denied entry and were later arrested on suspicion of suspicious behavior. Their motives are not yet known.Security sources said it is too early to determine whether the incident is linked to espionage, but noted heightened concerns over potential Iran-related threats in the UK.
