Bessent moves to military base after threats from Iran - NYT

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently moved out of his home and onto a military base following threats against his life from Iran, The New York Times reported Tuesday,…

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently moved out of his home and onto a military base following threats against his life from Iran, The New York Times reported Tuesday, citing three people familiar with the matter.

US officials have concluded in recent weeks that plots by Iran targeting current and former American officials have reached a more advanced stage, partly based on intelligence concerning threats against Bessent, according to the report.

Bessent has led a campaign since August to isolate Iran financially through tougher sanctions and restrictions on trade routes, making him a prominent target of threats from Tehran, the sources said.

A Treasury Department spokesperson said Bessent “will not be deterred by the Iranian regime’s threats” and remains committed to the economic pressure campaign.

The report said the severity of the threats against Bessent remained unclear, although US officials have identified specific threats from Iran against individuals that they consider serious.

The New York Times also reported that US intelligence indicates Iran's leadership remains determined to retain power despite mounting economic pressure, raising doubts about whether economic hardship alone could bring about regime change.

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