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Iranian man arrested trying to enter Faslane nuclear base

Iranian man arrested trying to enter Faslane nuclear base

Summary

An Iranian man and a woman were arrested after trying to enter the Faslane naval base in Scotland. Faslane houses the UK's nuclear submarines, and the pair's attempt was unsuccessful.

Key Facts

  • An Iranian man and a woman tried to enter the Faslane naval base in Scotland.
  • They were arrested on Thursday at around 17:00.
  • Faslane is the base for the UK’s nuclear submarines.
  • Police Scotland is investigating the incident.
  • The Royal Navy confirmed the unsuccessful entry attempt.
  • The nationality of the woman is unknown.
  • Faslane is home to Vanguard-class submarines that carry Trident missiles.
  • The Vanguard submarines will be replaced by Dreadnought-class submarines after 2030.

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