Two suspected Iranian spies were arrested after attempting to enter the United Kingdom's nuclear submarine base at Faslane in Scotland. Armed officers detained a 34 year old man believed to be an Iranian national and a 31 year old woman outside the high security site, which houses the country's nuclear deterrent submarines. Officials said the pair tried to drive into the base and were stopped before remaining nearby in suspicious circumstances.

Security forces searched the vehicle with sniffer dogs and temporarily raised the alert level at the installation. Authorities described the attempt as unsophisticated but are investigating whether it was linked to surveillance or preparation for a potential attack. The base is one of Britain's most sensitive military facilities and plays a central role in its continuous at sea nuclear deterrent.

The incident comes amid heightened tensions as Iran faces sustained airstrikes from the United States and Israel, prompting warnings of possible retaliatory attacks on Western interests. British intelligence has reported a rise in Iran linked plots in recent years, and separate espionage cases involving Iranian nationals are currently before the courts. Officials have not yet disclosed further details about the suspects or potential charges.