Iran threat forces US Treasury chief to relocate to military base

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent relocated after officials warned that a published photograph could reveal his Washington home’s location.

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US Treasury Secretary Bessent relocated to a military base due to security concerns linked to Iranian threats.

Bessent is the third senior Trump official to move into military housing.
Iran's threats have led to increased security measures for US officials.
US has evacuated non-essential staff from Saudi Arabia amid rising threats.

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US treasury secretary Scott Bessent is reportedly the third Trump cabinet official to move into military housing amid Iranian threats, after secretary of state Marco Rubio and defense secretary Pete Hegseth. (EPA Images pic)WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has relocated from his home in the Washington area to a military base "for his safety," an official source familiar with the situation confirmed Wednesday –- amid threats linked to Iran.

Bessent is the third senior official in President Donald Trump's cabinet reported to have moved into military housing, following Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Bessent has spearheaded a US push to cripple Iran's economy since the start of the Middle East war through a web of sanctions.

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Published: November 12, 2026 at 5:34 AM GMT+8
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