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US Treasury chief moved to military base after alleged Iranian threats: Report

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In short

Protective services relocated Scott Bessent from his residence to a secure military installation following credible threats against his safety. The action aligns with broader warnings from a senior intelligence official in the Trump administration regarding heightened risks to personnel. A memo reviewed by Reuters indicates that Iranian efforts to target American citizens have reached advanced stages. Consequently, security protocols are being adjusted to mitigate these escalating foreign threats against high-profile individuals.

Key points

  • Heightened Iranian threats have led to escalated domestic security protocols for top cabi…: Heightened Iranian threats have led to escalated domestic security protocols for top cabinet members.
  • Intelligence assessments indicate that foreign plots against American targets have advanc…: Intelligence assessments indicate that foreign plots against American targets have advanced beyond early planning.
  • American personnel face an increasingly dangerous environment due to intensified targetin…: American personnel face an increasingly dangerous environment due to intensified targeting efforts by Tehran.

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US Treasury chief moved to military base after alleged Iranian threats: Report

11 November 2026 01:46 GMT

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been recently moved out of his home and onto a military base after alleged Iranian threats against his life, according to a report by the the New York Times.

In a memo seen by Reuters, a senior intelligence official in the Trump administration warned that Tehran has increased efforts to target US personnel.

The official claimed that Iranian plots against American citizens have reached "advanced stages".

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