Sources: US Treasury Secretary relocates following threats from Iran

 

 

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Published 03.47

 

Scott Bessent, pictured earlier this autumn. Photo: Mariam Zuhaib/AP/TT

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has moved into a military base following an increased threat from Iran, *The New York Times* reports, citing sources.

According to the newspaper, Iran has for some time been preparing attacks against high-ranking US officials and cabinet members. Three individuals, speaking on condition of anonymity, state that Scott Bessent has relocated to a military facility as a result of this threat.

It remains unclear how serious the threat is against the Treasury Secretary, who is one of the figures behind US economic pressure on Iran.

Bessent is not the only senior administration official to be moved to more secure accommodation. According to *The New York Times*, several individuals linked to the Trump administration have moved onto military bases, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.