Iran Threat Forces U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to Base
A New York Times report says threats to U.S. officials have grown more advanced, though the risk level to Bessent remains unclear.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was moved from his Washington residence to a military base after threats linked to Iran emerged. The New York Times, cited by several media outlets, reported the step was taken as U.S. intelligence detected a higher risk to current and former American officials. Bessent plays a key role in Washington's economic pressure campaign against Tehran, including a wave of sanctions carried out since August under Operation Economic Outcast. According to the report, Iran's effort to target U.S. officials has reached a more serious stage, but it remains unclear how urgent the specific threat against Bessent was. Amid tensions in the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, security measures were also said to extend to other officials and U.S. facilities in the region.
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