The couple first tried to enter the facility by car, but were turned back by the military police. Then they remained near the base, which – according to military sources – aroused the suspicions of the services.
Royal Navy [brytyjska marynarka wojenna] confirmed the incident but declined to comment due to the ongoing investigation. Police Scotland confirmed the arrests, but did not reveal details about the woman.
War in the Middle East. Britain helps the US
HMNB Clyde is a key element of the UK's nuclear deterrent, which gives the matter exceptional importance. The background of the incident is the tense international situation related to the American-Israeli attacks on Iran. Although Britain is not participating in the offensive, it has agreed to use its bases for defensive strikes against Iranian missile targets. These actions sparked a sharp reaction from Tehran, which considered them to be part of the aggression.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi conveyed this position in a conversation with British Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper. The arrests in Scotland fit into the broader context of the growing activity of Iranian services in the West. British security services have been warning about Iran's infiltration attempts and intelligence operations for months. The incident at the nuclear base may therefore be perceived as another signal of escalation of intelligence activities. The case remains ongoing and its consequences may affect London's relations with Tehran.
