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United States Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent has reportedly moved from his private residence in Washington to a military base following alleged threats from Iran, becoming the latest senior official in President Donald Trump’s administration to seek enhanced security protection.
According to The New York Times, the relocation comes amid growing concerns within the US government over possible Iranian retaliation against senior American officials involved in Washington’s military and economic campaign against Tehran.
Bessent has been a prominent figure in the Trump administration’s economic offensive against Iran, overseeing sweeping financial sanctions aimed at weakening the country’s economy and forcing Tehran to reconsider its regional activities.
The Treasury secretary had previously pledged to pursue what he described as the “economic asphyxiation” of Iran through extensive financial restrictions and other economic measures.
Other senior administration officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, have also reportedly relocated to military installations or other government-secured accommodation over security concerns.
The New York Times, citing three individuals familiar with the situation, reported on Tuesday that US intelligence agencies had detected intensified Iranian efforts to target serving and former American officials.
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