WASHINGTON :US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has moved from his private residence in Washington, DC, to a US military base following threats allegedly linked to Iran, according to two people familiar with the matter, the international news agency Reuters reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The move comes amid growing security concerns surrounding senior US officials as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue. The New York Times first reported Bessent’s relocation, Reuters said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Last month, a senior intelligence official in the Trump administration warned in a memorandum reviewed by Reuters that Iranian plots targeting US personnel and American citizens had reached an advanced stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bessent has played a leading role in the Trump administration’s economic pressure and sanctions campaign against Iran. Since August, he has overseen a strategy known as Operation Economic Outcast, aimed at pressuring Tehran to halt attacks on commercial shipping and reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Reuters, the US pressure campaign has been accompanied by a naval blockade of Iranian ports and additional financial restrictions targeting entities accused of facilitating transactions with Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The measures have included sanctions against branches of Middle Eastern banks and other financial services companies involved in Iran-related transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Security concerns surrounding Bessent reportedly intensified after a news report disclosed the location of his Washington residence, prompting additional concerns about his personal protection, one source told Reuters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A spokesperson for the US Treasury Department said Bessent would not be deterred by threats from Iran and would continue carrying out his responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The relocation highlights heightened security concerns within the US administration as tensions with Iran remain high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The developments come amid continuing confrontation over maritime security and regional stability. Reuters reported that the Strait of Hormuz has remained largely closed since the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28, disrupting a critical international shipping route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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