Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moves to a military base over Iranian threats
A senior administration official said threats against Bessent had reached an advanced stage, and several other officials also live on military bases.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has moved from his Washington home to a military base for his safety, according to a person familiar with the situation and a senior administration official. The New York Times first reported the move. Officials said the decision was partly linked to media reports that helped identify his home address.
Bessent has led Operation Economic Outcast, a Treasury campaign launched in August to isolate Iran economically through sanctions and financial measures. A Treasury spokesperson said he will not be deterred by Iranian threats and remains committed to the campaign and to maintaining the blockade.
The move came as the Justice Department indicted three Iranian nationals over nearly 20 attacks and attempted attacks in Europe and the United States. Other officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, also live on military bases or protected housing.
Key points
- Bessent relocated from his Georgetown home to a military base for safety reasons
- Officials say Iranian plots against U.S. targets have reached a more advanced stage
- Treasury says the sanctions campaign against Iran will continue
- UAE and Turkey have reportedly halted transactions from Iran's top commercial bank
Read the original reporting
- Fox News PoliticsBessent moved to military base as Iran threats exceed ‘advanced stage,’ official saysfoxnews.com
- CNBCBessent moved to military base amid 'growing threats' from Irancnbc.com
- BBC WorldUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent relocated after alleged Iranian threatsbbc.co.uk
- KTAR News 92.3Bessent moves to a military base over safety concerns, an AP source saysktar.com
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