Bessent relocates from home to base after Iran threats, report says
Summary
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moved from his Washington-area home to a military base after an Iranian threat against his life, The New York Times reported, citing three people familiar with the matter. The report said Iran has increased efforts to target current and former U.S. officials as the United States pursues sanctions against Iran; the severity of the threat to Bessent was unclear.Key Facts
- The New York Times reported that Bessent relocated to a military base after an Iranian threat against his life.
- The report cited three people familiar with the matter.
- Bessent has led U.S. efforts to pressure Iran’s economy through sanctions.
- A Treasury Department spokesperson told the Times that Bessent would not be deterred by threats and remained committed to the sanctions campaign.
- National intelligence chief Jay Clayton warned last month that Iran had substantially increased efforts to target Americans in the Middle East and elsewhere.
- An unclassified memo obtained by CBS News said Iran’s efforts included targeting current and former U.S. officials.
- The United States has adjusted staffing at diplomatic posts in the Middle East and reduced some military presence in the region amid security concerns.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that he saw no need to resume major combat operations against Iran, citing the effectiveness of sanctions and other restrictions.
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