Bessent moved to military base after Iranian threats

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moved from his home near Washington, D.C., to a military base due to threats on his life from Iran. The New York Times reported this move based on information from three unnamed sources who said U.S. officials concluded that Iranian plotting against American officials had reached an advanced stage. Since August 2026, Bessent has been leading an economic pressure campaign aimed at isolating Iran and weakening the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' control over the country's economy. In response to these threats, a Treasury Department spokesperson stated that Bessent remains committed to his efforts against Iran despite any intimidation.