U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent relocated to military base after reported Iranian threats
The U.S. Treasury chief relocated from his Washington home amid reported Iranian threats and an October intelligence warning.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has moved out of his Washington residence and is now staying at a U.S. military base after receiving threats to his life linked to Iran, two people familiar with the matter said.
Heightened concern after intelligence warning
A senior intelligence official in the Trump administration warned at the end of October 2026 that Iranian plots targeting American officials and citizens had progressed to an advanced stage. The warning prompted increased protective measures around several U.S. officials, including Bessent.
Since August, Bessent has been leading a campaign of U.S. sanctions and economic pressure against Iran called "Operation Economic Waste" with the stated aim of forcing Tehran to stop attacks on commercial vessels and to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. authorities have not publicly detailed the specific nature of the threats against Bessent, and officials declined to discuss operational security steps taken to protect him. The relocation to a military facility is part of a broader protective response, according to sources close to the matter.
The move underscores the growing tensions between Washington and Tehran as sanctions and countermeasures intensify. Security officials are reportedly monitoring developments closely while diplomatic channels remain limited.
Representatives for the Treasury Department and the White House did not immediately comment on the relocation or on the intelligence assessments cited by the sources.
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