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WASHINGTON, Nov 10 - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently moved out of his home and onto a military base after Iranian threats against his life, the New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing sources with knowledge of the matter.

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Bessent has been at the forefront of efforts to isolate Iran economically through sanctions and a wider economic blockade.

11 of 16 outletsfirst reported 11 Novwording from BBC

Iran has ramped up efforts to target U.S. personnel, and lethal plots by Tehran against American citizens have reached “advanced stages”, a senior intelligence official in the Trump administration warned in a memo seen by Reuters late last month.

9 of 16 outletsfirst reported 11 Novwording from The Hindu

Iran has repeatedly denied plotting to attack officials and people on US soil.

6 of 16 outletsfirst reported 11 Novwording from Al Jazeera

At least half a dozen officials have moved out of their Washington-area homes and onto military bases or other secure locations since last year, including Stephen Miller, now White House chief of staff, and former Attorney General Pam Bondi.

3 of 16 outletsfirst reported 11 Novwording from The Daily Wire

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CBS News11 Nov

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has moved to a military base following threats from Iran targeting his life. The relocation was reported by CBS News journalists Olivia Rinaldi and Nicole Sganga, with commentary provided by contributor Masih Alinejad, who has personally faced similar threats from Iran in the past.

Early details as Bessent moved to military base after Iranian threats →3 articles from CBS News on this story
The Straits Times11 Nov

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently moved from his home to a military base due to threats against him from Iran. This decision comes after US intelligence determined that Iranian plotting against American officials had escalated, partly in response to sanctions imposed by Bessent's leadership. Since August, Bessent has spearheaded an economic campaign aimed at isolating Iran financially, making him a…

US Treasury chief Bessent moved from home to military base amid Iranian threats →2 articles from The Straits Times on this story
Al Jazeera11 Nov

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was relocated from his home in Washington, DC to a US military base due to alleged threats from Iran, reported Reuters in January 2025. This move follows increasing security concerns for US officials involved in economic sanctions against Iran, such as Operation Economic Outcast aimed at coercing Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The relocation is part of a broader pattern…

Bessent’s relocation: From US to EU, is Iran bringing war to Western soil? →2 articles from Al Jazeera on this story
Fox News11 Nov

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been relocated from his Washington, D.C., home to a military base due to escalating Iranian assassination threats, according to a senior administration official who spoke with Fox News. This relocation follows similar moves by White House chief of staff Stephen Miller and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in recent weeks. The unnamed official described the threat level against…

Bessent moved to military base as Iran threats exceed ‘advanced stage,’ official says →2 articles from Fox News on this story
Washington Examiner11 Nov

Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, has joined at least four other Trump administration officials by moving into military housing due to increased safety concerns. This recent move follows reports of a life-threatening threat against him linked to Iran. The article highlights that these officials are opting for military bases because they offer higher security measures compared to civilian residences.

Scott Bessent becomes the fifth Trump official to move on to a military base. Here’s who else has moved →2 articles from Washington Examiner on this story
The Hindu11 Nov

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moved to a military base following threats from Iran against his life, according to reports by The New York Times on November 10, 2026. A senior intelligence official warned of lethal plots by Tehran against American citizens, though the specifics regarding the threats to Mr. Bessent remain unclear. The U.S. Treasury Department did not immediately respond to inquiries about this…

U.S. Treasury chief Bessent moved to military base after Iranian threats, reports say →
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Daily Mail11 Nov

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was relocated to a military base due to credible threats against his life from Iran, according to The New York Times. These threats are part of a broader pattern where Iran targets US officials, including an alleged plot to assassinate Donald Trump during the 2024 campaign. Bessent's role involves implementing economic sanctions and trade restrictions on Iran as part of the ongoing…

US Treasury Secretary moved to military base due to Iranian threats amid economic pressure campaign against Tehran →
Just the News11 Nov

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been moved from his home in Washington D.C. to a U.S. military base due to alleged security threats from Iran, according to a report by the New York Times on Tuesday. This relocation follows intensified economic sanctions and restrictions imposed by Bessent aimed at isolating Iran economically. The move is part of broader security measures for Trump administration officials…

Bessent moved from his DC home to a US military base amid Iranian threats: Report →
The Daily Wire11 Nov

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has relocated from his home in the Washington area to a military base due to threats on his life from Iran. The New York Times reports that American officials concluded Iranian plots against U.S. officials have escalated, specifically targeting Bessent who oversees sanctions against Iran’s economy. This move follows similar security precautions taken by other Trump administration…

Scott Bessent Moves To Military Base After Iranian Threats Against His Life →
Times of India11 Nov

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has relocated to a military base after facing alleged threats from Iran linked to his leadership role in economic sanctions against the country. The New York Times reports that this move follows assessments by US officials indicating an escalation in Iranian plots targeting American officials but also noting limitations on Iran’s capability to carry out large-scale attacks abroad…

US treasury secy Scott Bessent moves to military base after alleged Iranian threats →
New York Post11 Nov

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moved to a military base following threats from Iran, according to a report by Reuters citing the New York Times. Iranian officials have increased efforts to target U.S. personnel, with warnings of lethal plots against American citizens in an advanced stage, as noted by a senior intelligence official from the Trump administration. The extent and specifics of the threat against…

US Treasury chief Scott Bessent moved to military base after Iranian threats: report →
South China Morning Post11 Nov

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moved from his Washington DC residence to a military base due to alleged Iranian threats against him, according to reports by Reuters and The New York Times. This relocation comes as part of heightened security measures following warnings about advanced plots targeting US personnel and citizens. Bessent has spearheaded the Operation Economic Outcast campaign since August, which…

US Treasury chief Bessent moved to military base after Iran threats →
The Guardian11 Nov

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has moved to a military base following an Iranian threat against his life, according to the New York Times. This relocation comes after Bessent led efforts to sanction Iran's economy since the beginning of the Middle East conflict. The national intelligence chief warned that Iran has intensified its targeting of Americans, including officials like Bessent, though the specific…

US Treasury chief Scott Bessent moves to military base after Iranian threats →
The Independent11 Nov

Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, has moved to a military base for safety due to threats from Iran following the publication of a photo revealing his $12.5 million home in Georgetown. The relocation comes as part of an economic pressure campaign against Iran known as Operation Outcast, which aims to restrict Tehran's activities and open the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the threats, Bessent remains committed…

Scott Bessent moved to military base for safety after Iran threats and photo exposing his $12M home →
BBC11 Nov

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was relocated from his Washington DC home in Georgetown to a military base following alleged threats linked to Iran. The move came after the Wall Street Journal published an article featuring a photo of Bessent’s house, which allowed for easy location tracking and raised security concerns. US intelligence has reported that Iran has increased efforts to target Americans, including…

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent relocated after alleged Iranian threats →
ABC News (US)11 Nov

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moved to a military base near Washington due to threats from Iran, according to sources familiar with the situation. This move follows similar security measures taken by other high-ranking officials like Secretaries of Defense and State who are also residing on military bases for protection against potential dangers. The Treasury Department confirms that despite these threats…

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moved to a military base: Sources →
The Blaze11 Nov

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been relocated from his $12.5 million mansion in Georgetown to a military base due to threats from Iran, as reported by the New York Times. The move comes amid Operation Economic Outcast, which aims to financially strain Iran's economy; Bessent claims this operation has successfully weakened Iran’s economic and currency stability. Concerns over security heightened when aerial…

Scott Bessent moves to military base from $12.5 million mansion over THREAT from IRAN, says NYT →

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US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Israeli attacks on Lebanon during the war have killed thousands and displaced millions.

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American and Israeli attacks have also killed top Iranian officials, including the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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  1. 11 Nov

    WASHINGTON, Nov 10 - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently moved out of his home and onto a military base after Iranian threats against his life, the New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing sources with knowledge of the matter.

    16 outlets · The Straits Times

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Where to start US Treasury chief Bessent moved from home to military base amid Iranian threats The Straits Times

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  • 11 Nov Scott Bessent moves to military base from $12.5 million mansion over THREAT from IRAN, says NYTTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been relocated from his $12.5 million mansion in Georgetown to a military base due to threats from Iran, as reported by the New York Times. The move comes amid Operation Economic Outcast, which aims to financially strain Iran's economy; Bessent claims this operation has successfully weakened Iran’s economic and currency stability. Concerns over security heightened when aerial…The Blaze
  • 11 Nov Early details as Bessent moved to military base after Iranian threatsTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent has moved to a military base following threats from Iran targeting his life. The relocation was reported by CBS News journalists Olivia Rinaldi and Nicole Sganga, with commentary provided by contributor Masih Alinejad, who has personally faced similar threats from Iran in the past.CBS News
  • 11 Nov Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moved to a military base: SourcesTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent moved to a military base near Washington due to threats from Iran, according to sources familiar with the situation. This move follows similar security measures taken by other high-ranking officials like Secretaries of Defense and State who are also residing on military bases for protection against potential dangers. The Treasury Department confirms that despite these threats…ABC News (US)
  • 11 Nov Scott Bessent becomes the fifth Trump official to move on to a military base. Here’s who else has movedScott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, has joined at least four other Trump administration officials by moving into military housing due to increased safety concerns. This recent move follows reports of a life-threatening threat against him linked to Iran. The article highlights that these officials are opting for military bases because they offer higher security measures compared to civilian residences.Washington Examiner
  • 11 Nov Bessent moved to military base after Iranian threatsScott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, has been moved to an unspecified military base due to threats issued by Iran. This relocation is reported by CBS News correspondents Charlie D'Agata and Ed O'Keefe.CBS News
  • 11 Nov US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent relocated after alleged Iranian threatsUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was relocated from his Washington DC home in Georgetown to a military base following alleged threats linked to Iran. The move came after the Wall Street Journal published an article featuring a photo of Bessent’s house, which allowed for easy location tracking and raised security concerns. US intelligence has reported that Iran has increased efforts to target Americans, including…BBC
  • 11 Nov Bessent’s relocation: From US to EU, is Iran bringing war to Western soil?US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was relocated from his home in Washington, DC to a US military base due to alleged threats from Iran, reported Reuters in January 2025. This move follows increasing security concerns for US officials involved in economic sanctions against Iran, such as Operation Economic Outcast aimed at coercing Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The relocation is part of a broader pattern…Al Jazeera
  • 11 Nov Bessent moves to military base due to Iranian assassination threatScott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, moved from his home near Washington to a military base due to an assassination threat from Iran. U.S. officials received this threat in advance of any planned action against him. As part of the Trump administration’s strategy to economically isolate Iran, Bessent spearheaded initiatives like “Economic Fury” and “Economic Outcast,” aimed at blocking Iran’s financial access and…Washington Examiner
  • 11 Nov Bessent moved to military base as Iran threats exceed ‘advanced stage,’ official saysTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been relocated from his Washington, D.C., home to a military base due to escalating Iranian assassination threats, according to a senior administration official who spoke with Fox News. This relocation follows similar moves by White House chief of staff Stephen Miller and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in recent weeks. The unnamed official described the threat level against…Fox News
  • 11 Nov Secretary Scott Bessent moved to military base over Iran threats and more top headlinesFox News First reports that Secretary Scott Bessent has relocated to a military base due to escalating threats from Iran. The newsletter also highlights House Republicans blocking an impeachment push by Representative Jim Massie and features reflections from the first Medal of Honor recipient to reenlist, among other major headlines.Fox News
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  • 11 Nov US Treasury chief Bessent moved to military base after ‘Iranian threats’US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has moved to an undisclosed military base due to alleged threats from Iran against his life. The New York Times and Reuters reported this move on Tuesday, citing sources who did not specify the nature of the threats. Since taking office in January 2025, Bessent led Operation Economic Outcast, aiming to economically pressure Iran over its attacks on shipping and control of the…Al Jazeera
  • 11 Nov Scott Bessent moved to military base for safety after Iran threats and photo exposing his $12M homeScott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, has moved to a military base for safety due to threats from Iran following the publication of a photo revealing his $12.5 million home in Georgetown. The relocation comes as part of an economic pressure campaign against Iran known as Operation Outcast, which aims to restrict Tehran's activities and open the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the threats, Bessent remains committed…The Independent
  • 11 Nov Bessent relocates from home to base after Iran threats, report saysTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent moved from his home near Washington, D.C., to a military base due to an Iranian threat against him, according to The New York Times. U.S. intelligence chief Jay Clayton warned that Iran has increased its threats against American officials like Bessent, who leads efforts to sanction Iran's economy. The Treasury Department stated that Bessent remains undeterred and committed to his…CBS News
  • 11 Nov US Treasury chief Scott Bessent moves to military base after Iranian threatsUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has moved to a military base following an Iranian threat against his life, according to the New York Times. This relocation comes after Bessent led efforts to sanction Iran's economy since the beginning of the Middle East conflict. The national intelligence chief warned that Iran has intensified its targeting of Americans, including officials like Bessent, though the specific…The Guardian
  • 11 Nov US Treasury chief Bessent moved to military base after Iran threatsUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moved from his Washington DC residence to a military base due to alleged Iranian threats against him, according to reports by Reuters and The New York Times. This relocation comes as part of heightened security measures following warnings about advanced plots targeting US personnel and citizens. Bessent has spearheaded the Operation Economic Outcast campaign since August, which…South China Morning Post
  • 11 Nov US Treasury chief Scott Bessent moved to military base after Iranian threats: reportUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moved to a military base following threats from Iran, according to a report by Reuters citing the New York Times. Iranian officials have increased efforts to target U.S. personnel, with warnings of lethal plots against American citizens in an advanced stage, as noted by a senior intelligence official from the Trump administration. The extent and specifics of the threat against…New York Post
  • 11 Nov US treasury secy Scott Bessent moves to military base after alleged Iranian threatsUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has relocated to a military base after facing alleged threats from Iran linked to his leadership role in economic sanctions against the country. The New York Times reports that this move follows assessments by US officials indicating an escalation in Iranian plots targeting American officials but also noting limitations on Iran’s capability to carry out large-scale attacks abroad…Times of India
  • 11 Nov Scott Bessent Moves To Military Base After Iranian Threats Against His LifeTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent has relocated from his home in the Washington area to a military base due to threats on his life from Iran. The New York Times reports that American officials concluded Iranian plots against U.S. officials have escalated, specifically targeting Bessent who oversees sanctions against Iran’s economy. This move follows similar security precautions taken by other Trump administration…The Daily Wire
  • 11 Nov Bessent moved from his DC home to a US military base amid Iranian threats: ReportTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been moved from his home in Washington D.C. to a U.S. military base due to alleged security threats from Iran, according to a report by the New York Times on Tuesday. This relocation follows intensified economic sanctions and restrictions imposed by Bessent aimed at isolating Iran economically. The move is part of broader security measures for Trump administration officials…Just the News
  • 11 Nov US Treasury chief Bessent moved from home to military base amid Iranian threatsUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently moved from his home to a military base due to threats against him from Iran. This decision comes after US intelligence determined that Iranian plotting against American officials had escalated, partly in response to sanctions imposed by Bessent's leadership. Since August, Bessent has spearheaded an economic campaign aimed at isolating Iran financially, making him a…The Straits Times
  • 11 Nov US Treasury Secretary moved to military base due to Iranian threats amid economic pressure campaign against TehranTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent was relocated to a military base due to credible threats against his life from Iran, according to The New York Times. These threats are part of a broader pattern where Iran targets US officials, including an alleged plot to assassinate Donald Trump during the 2024 campaign. Bessent's role involves implementing economic sanctions and trade restrictions on Iran as part of the ongoing…Daily Mail
  • 11 Nov U.S. Treasury chief Bessent moved to military base after Iranian threats, reports sayU.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moved to a military base following threats from Iran against his life, according to reports by The New York Times on November 10, 2026. A senior intelligence official warned of lethal plots by Tehran against American citizens, though the specifics regarding the threats to Mr. Bessent remain unclear. The U.S. Treasury Department did not immediately respond to inquiries about this…The Hindu
  • 11 Nov US Treasury chief Bessent moved to military base after Iranian threats, NYT reportsUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moved to a military base recently due to threats against his life from Iran, according to the New York Times. The newspaper cites unnamed sources who say that while details about the specific threats are unclear, Iranian efforts to target US personnel have intensified. A senior intelligence official warned of lethal plots by Tehran reaching "advanced stages," though US officials…The Straits Times

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