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US Treasury Secretary moved to military base over Iran threats
Scott Bessent relocated after his Washington home was geo-located in a Wall Street Journal article, as US intelligence warns Iran has increased efforts to target American officials.
In brief
Scott Bessent relocated after his Washington home was geo-located in a Wall Street Journal article, as US intelligence warns Iran has increased efforts to target American officials. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was moved to a military base after Iran-linked threats to his life, following publication of his…
Treasury chief moved after threats
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been relocated from his Washington DC home to a military base after Iran-linked threats to his life, according to US media reports.
Home location published online
CBS reported the relocation came after the Wall Street Journal published an article featuring an online photo that allowed Bessent's Georgetown home to be geo-located, raising security concerns.
Bessent led Iran sanctions effort
Bessent has been at the forefront of efforts to isolate Iran economically through sanctions and a wider economic blockade, making him a potential target for Iranian retaliation.
Iran targeting multiple US officials
US intelligence warned in September that Iran has substantially increased efforts to target Americans, including current and former officials.
Bessent remains committed to Iran pressure
A Treasury Department spokesperson said Bessent will not be deterred by threats and remains committed to the US effort to pressure Iran's economy, despite the security concerns.
“will not be deterred”
The short version
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was moved to a military base after Iran-linked threats to his life, following publication of his Georgetown home's location in the Wall Street Journal.
