Iranian and Romanian charged after trying to enter UK's nuclear submarine base
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Key Points:
- An Iranian man and a Romanian woman have been charged after attempting to enter HM Naval Base Clyde in Scotland, which houses Britain's nuclear-armed submarines.
- The 34-year-old man and 31-year-old woman were detained on Thursday and are scheduled to appear at Dumbarton Sheriff Court on Monday.
- Police Scotland did not disclose the suspects' names or specific charges ahead of the court hearing, following standard Scottish procedure.
- HM Naval Base Clyde, located about 40 miles northwest of Glasgow, is the main base for the UK's submarine fleet, including vessels carrying nuclear weapons.
- The UK has maintained a nuclear deterrent since the 1950s, currently operating four Royal Navy submarines armed with Trident missiles.
