Overview
- Police Scotland said the pair were detained around 5 p.m. on March 19 after trying to enter HM Naval Base Clyde in Faslane.
- Officers later confirmed the suspects’ nationalities as Iranian (34) and Romanian (31) and announced formal charges.
- Reports say the two were turned away at the gate for lacking passes and were arrested nearby after being seen acting suspiciously.
- The Royal Navy confirmed an unsuccessful entry attempt and declined further comment during the active investigation.
- Coverage places the incident against recent UK warnings about Iran-linked espionage, though officials have not alleged spying in this case.