US Treasury chief relocates to base after Iran threat: NYT
WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has relocated from his home in the Washington area to a military base following an Iranian threat against his life, the New York Times reported on Tuesday.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has moved from his home in the Washington area to a military base in response to an Iranian threat against his life, according to a report by the New York Times. Bessent has been leading the United States' efforts to economically strangle Iran since the beginning of the Middle East conflict, aiming to "economic asphyxiation" of the Islamic republic through a network of sanctions.
National intelligence chief Jay Clayton has recently stated that Iran has significantly escalated its attempts to target Americans in the Middle East and other regions, which includes intensifying the targeting of current and former US officials like Bessent, as mentioned in three sources familiar with the situation. While the exact gravity of the threats against Bessent remains uncertain, Iranian attempts against US officials have reportedly advanced to a more advanced stage.
Notably, the United States has ordered non-essential embassy staff and their families to depart Saudi Arabia due to escalating attacks from Houthi fighters backed by Iran. Additionally, the US military has removed some aircraft from two British bases following reported Iranian threats. Diplomatic endeavors to resolve the ongoing war are gaining momentum, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio asserting on Tuesday that the economic pressures placed on Iran make further attacks unnecessary.
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