Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Relocated to Military Base Amid Iranian Threats

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been transferred from his private home to a military base, according to a report that cited three sources familiar with the situation. The move follows intelligence assessments that Iranian plots targeting U.S. officials have become more advanced, with threats against Bessent contributing to that judgment.

Bessent’s relocation is linked to his involvement in the administration’s effort to increase economic pressure on Iran, including expanded sanctions aimed at limiting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ access to financial resources. The Treasury Department spokesperson said Bessent “will not be deterred by the Iranian regime’s threats” and will continue to implement the economic pressure strategy.

U.S. officials have previously identified credible threats, such as a plot against President Donald Trump during the 2024 campaign, while noting that Iran’s capacity for large-scale attacks on U.S. soil remains limited. The White House continues to use financial restrictions as a tool to encourage Tehran to return to negotiations.