Iranian and Romanian Nationals Face Charges for Attempted Breach of UK Nuclear Base, Authorities Report

An Iranian man and a Romanian woman are facing charges following an alleged attempt to breach a nuclear missile base in Scotland, as reported by Police Scotland on Saturday.

The incident occurred around 5 p.m. on Thursday, when authorities were informed of an attempt by two individuals to gain access to HM Naval Base Clyde.

Police Scotland stated that a 34-year-old man from Iran and a 31-year-old woman from Romania have been arrested and charged in connection with the event. They are scheduled to appear in Dumbarton Sheriff Court on Monday, March 23. Investigations into the matter are still underway.

Fox News Digital has contacted Police Scotland for additional information.

In a related image, HMS Artful, an Astute-class nuclear-powered submarine, is depicted at His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde on March 4, 2025. (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Citing the Times, the Telegraph newspaper reported that the suspects were turned away from the base because they lacked the correct passes and were later arrested nearby for allegedly “acting suspiciously in the vicinity.” 

HM Naval Base Clyde — commonly known as Faslane — is considered the primary base for the United Kingdom’s missile fleet. 

The Royal Navy says the base is home “to the core of the Submarine Service, including the nation’s nuclear deterrent, and the new generation of hunter-killer submarines.” 

A general view of His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde on March 4, 2025 in Faslane, Scotland.   (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

The U.K. Parliament says the Royal Navy currently operates a fleet of nine submarines, with the entire fleet based at HM Naval Base Clyde.

“Five of those are conventionally-armed nuclear-powered attack submarines of the Astute class. A further four are ballistic missiles submarines (SSBN) of the Vanguard class that comprise the UK’s submarine-based nuclear deterrent,” it added. 

HMS Artful, an Astute-class nuclear-powered fleet submarine, is shown at His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde on March 4, 2025 in Faslane, Scotland. (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

A Royal Navy spokesperson said in a statement to Fox News Digital on Friday, “Police Scotland have arrested two people who unsuccessfully attempted to enter HM Naval Base Clyde on Thursday 19 March. As the matter is subject to an ongoing investigation, we will not comment further.”