# 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.
- Title: US Treasury Secretary moved to military base over Iran threats
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: BBC News — https://bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqr7gr0010r2o
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## 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
## Key takeaway

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.