'Iranian Threats' Prompt US Treasury Secretary to Move from Home to Military Base - Sarmad
Scott Bessent moved from his Washington home to a military base to ensure his safety from Iranian threats.
Translated by Qiyas from سرمد — Original source
Insiders reported that U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently moved from his Washington home to a military base amid “Iranian threats” targeting his life, according to The New York Times.
A senior U.S. administration official confirmed to Fox News that Bessent relocated due to Iranian threats.
A source familiar with the matter told Reuters that security concerns surrounding Bessent escalated after The Wall Street Journal published an aerial photograph of his Georgetown residence, the property he purchased for $12.5 million shortly after his appointment as Treasury Secretary in January 2025.
The source added that the image allowed for the precise identification of Bessent’s home, and that his move to a military base was taken to ensure his safety.
He continued, “The media has a responsibility to act responsibly in light of the increasing threats directed at government officials.”
Iran had previously denied planning to attack officials and individuals on U.S. soil.
A Treasury Department spokesperson said in a statement that Iranian regime threats would not deter Bessent from carrying out his duties, adding that he remains committed to implementing the campaign aimed at increasing pressure on the Iranian economy.
