Iran threats force Treasury chief Bessent onto US military base

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently left his Washington-area home for a US military base after threats tied to Iran, according to reports citing people familiar with the matter. US officials concluded in recent weeks that Iranian plotting against current and former American officials had reached a more advanced stage, with intelligence pointing in part to threats against Bessent. He has led the administration's sanctions drive to squeeze Iran's economy since August, making him a prominent target. The report comes as the Justice Department charged three Iranian nationals in terrorism-related cases linked to attacks or attempted attacks in Europe and the United States.