According to US media reports, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been moved from his home in Washington, D.C., to a military base following alleged threats linked to Iran.
According to CBS, a US partner of the BBC, this move was prompted after The Wall Street Journal published a photograph of Scott Bessent’s residence.
Scott Bessent has been at the forefront of efforts to impose economic sanctions on Iran and exert pressure on its economy.
While the specific nature of the threats against Bessent remains unclear, US intelligence officials have warned that Iran has “significantly increased” its efforts to target American citizens, including government officials.
A source informed CBS that security concerns intensified following the publication of an article in The Wall Street Journal. The article included a photograph—available online—that could be used to identify the location of the Treasury Secretary’s home in Georgetown.
Georgetown is an affluent neighborhood in Washington, D.C., where many government officials and prominent figures reside.
According to reports, authorities decided to relocate Bessent to a military base in the area due to these security concerns. A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of the Treasury stated only that “Bessent will not be intimidated by threats and remains committed to U.S. efforts to exert pressure on Iran’s economy.”
In September of last year, U.S. Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton warned that Iran had “significantly increased” its efforts to target American citizens.
According to reports, the list of potential Iranian targets includes former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, former National Security Advisor John Bolton, and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley.
Shortly after President Donald Trump returned to power last year, the security details for Mark Milley and John Bolton were withdrawn.
Scott Bessent is among several U.S. government officials residing on military bases. The new White House Chief of Staff, Stephen Miller, was also moved to a military base in late 2025—a time before the current conflict with Iran had begun.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio also reside on military bases. Previously, former Attorney General Pam Bondi and former intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard had also stayed there.
It should be noted that in February, the United States and Israel launched airstrikes against Iran, resulting in the deaths of Iranian leaders. In retaliation, Tehran targeted U.S. allies in the region and effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz—a vital waterway through which, under normal circumstances, approximately one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas supplies pass.
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