US Treasury chief Bessent moved to military base after Iranian threats: Report
- On Tuesday, The New York Times reported that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moved from his home to a military base after Iranian threats against his life, citing sources with knowledge of the matter.
- Bessent serves as the face of Washington's economic pressure campaign against Tehran during the US-Israeli war on Iran, which began on February 28, making him a primary target for retaliation.
- A Trump administration intelligence memo warned late last month that lethal plots by Tehran against American citizens have reached "advanced stages," though officials noted Iran's ability to execute large-scale attacks in American territory remains limited.
- Iran has consistently denied plotting to attack officials on American soil, while the Treasury Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding Bessent's relocation.
- The US-Israeli conflict continues to strain relations, having claimed top Iranian officials including the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, contributing to the current threat environment.
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US Treasury Secretary moved to military base for fear of Iran-linked threats
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reportedly been relocated from his home in Washington DC to a military base following threats to his life allegedly linked to Iran. The move came after a photograph of Bessent's residence in Georgetown was published by the Wall Street Journal, raising concerns that his home location could be identified, […] US Treasury Secretary moved to military base for fear of Iran-linked threats
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On the streets of Washington, bodyguards have tightened their rings around Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent following intelligence that foreign operatives are tracking top American officials. Thousands of miles away on the choppy waters of the Caspian Sea, Iranian and Russian merchant ships are slipping past Western radar, moving oil, cash, and weapons to keep Tehran […] Target On Washington, Lifeline In Moscow: Inside Iran’s High-Stakes Gamble …
A source familiar with the subject, who spoke this Wednesday under anonymity with AP, said that the change was partly due to news in the media that helped identify Bessent's residential address
The U.S. official would be in the regime's sights as he promoted the "Economic Partnership" campaign in order to sharpen his isolation.
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