Suspected Iranian Spies Arrested at UK Submarine Base

Two suspected Iranian spies were arrested for attempting to infiltrate Britain's nuclear submarine base in Scotland. Police Scotland detained a 34-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman. The base is crucial as it holds the country's nuclear-armed fleet. The nationality of the woman is still not confirmed.

Two individuals suspected of espionage were apprehended by authorities while attempting to gain unauthorized access to Britain's nuclear submarine hub in Scotland, as reported by the Sun on Friday.

Police Scotland announced the arrest of a man and a woman on Thursday without confirming their nationalities, emphasizing that investigations continue. "Around 5pm on Thursday, 19 March, 2026, we were alerted to two individuals attempting to breach HM Naval Base Clyde," a statement from Police Scotland revealed.

The duo includes a 34-year-old male, believed to be of Iranian descent, and a 31-year-old female, whose nationality remains uncertain. This security breach coincides with the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military initiative against Iran and highlights the strategic importance of the west coast facility that houses the UK's nuclear fleet.

(With inputs from agencies.)