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Iranian man, 2nd person arrested after allegedly trying to enter UK nuclear missile base: report
- Two people were arrested after reportedly attempting to enter HM Naval Base Clyde in Scotland Thursday evening.
- Police say the suspects were a 34-year-old Iranian man and a 31-year-old woman with nationality not yet identified.
- The interception occurred near HM Naval Base Clyde, the UK home of the submarine fleet and nuclear deterrent.
- Officials indicated the suspects lacked proper passes and were turned away before their arrest nearby.
- The incident follows heightened attention to Iranian activity and security around UK military sites.
- Clyde hosts the core of the UK’s submarine service, including ballistic missile and hunter-killer submarines.
- UK authorities confirmed the base’s role as Faslane, critical for the nation’s nuclear deterrent.
- Fox News Digital reported the arrests and cited The Telegraph and Times for specifics on passes.
- The incident is part of ongoing reporting on Iran-related security developments in Europe and the Middle East.
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