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Iranian man and Romanian woman charged after trying to enter nuclear base

Iranian man and Romanian woman charged after trying to enter nuclear base

Summary

An Iranian man and a Romanian woman were arrested after attempting to enter a secure naval base in Scotland. The base houses the UK’s nuclear-armed submarines. They face charges and will appear in court soon.

Key Facts

  • An Iranian man and a Romanian woman were involved in the incident.
  • They were arrested at HM Naval Base Clyde on Thursday.
  • The base is located near Helensburgh in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
  • HM Naval Base Clyde is the site of the UK's nuclear deterrent.
  • The base hosts the UK's Vanguard-class submarines, which carry Trident nuclear missiles.
  • The arrest occurred at approximately 5:00 PM.
  • They are scheduled to appear in court in Dumbarton on Monday.

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