U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent Has Moved To A Military Base
- 11.11.2026, 13:16
The politician is leading a campaign of economic pressure against Iran.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently moved from his home in the Washington, D.C., area to a military base. The official, who led campaign of economic pressure on Iran, left his home due to threats against him.
In recent weeks, U.S. officials have concluded that Iranian plots against current and former officials in Washington have reached a more serious level. They reached this conclusion in part based on intelligence regarding the threats against Bessent, the publication The New York Times reports, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Since August, Scott Bessent has been leading a campaign of economic pressure against Tehran, including sanctions and restrictions on trade routes. It is precisely this work that has made him one of the key officials in the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, whom Iran seeks to harm. Iran has previously made specific, targeted threats against individuals whom U.S. officials consider high-profile, such as an assassination attempt on President Trump during the 2024 election campaign.
A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of the Treasury, commenting on the threats, stated that they “will not stop” Bessent. According to the spokesperson, the official remains committed to his mission of applying economic pressure on Tehran. Bessent himself has stated that this U.S. plan is leading to a contraction of the Iranian economy, a collapse of the national currency, and a sharp decline in the country’s standard of living.
The publication notes that Bessent is not the only official from Trump’s inner circle to have moved amid Iranian threats. Last year, at least six people did so, including Stephen Miller, who currently serves as White House Chief of Staff. Pam Bondi, who was attorney general at the time, also left her home, fearing threats from Iranian military leaders.
Last month, the U.S. government placed its personnel in the Middle East on high alert and took steps to reduce staffing levels at embassies and consulates. This was preceded by intelligence indicating that Tehran had completed preparations for attacks on Americans. Against this backdrop, the U.S. military suddenly withdrew bombers from a base in the United Kingdom.
U.S. intelligence also states that the Iranian leadership is determined to retain power at almost any cost. Therefore, regime change is unlikely to occur as a result of U.S. economic pressure.