US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moves to military base amid Iranian threats to his safety: Report

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has relocated from his residence to a military base following reported threats to his safety allegedly linked to Iran, as per media reports.

Fox News Digital, citing a senior Trump administration official, reported that the threats had reached an 'advanced stage', prompting Bessent and his family to move to more secure accommodation. The New York Times separately reported the relocation, citing individuals familiar with the situation.

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The precise nature of the threats and the timeline of Bessent's move remain unclear. However, the reports come amid heightened security concerns within the Trump administration over potential Iranian threats against American officials and personnel.

"The move shows that Treasury’s strategy regarding Iran is working because Iran is trying to get to the architect of that strategy," a senior administration official told Fox News Digital.

According to The New York Times, US officials have assessed that Tehran's ability to carry out large-scale attacks within the United States or internationally remains limited, despite concerns about potential plots. Iran has repeatedly rejected allegations that it is planning attacks against American individuals on US soil.

Bessent has played a central role in the Trump administration's campaign to weaken Iran's economy through financial sanctions and restrictions targeting its oil revenues, banking networks and international trade.

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The Treasury Department has intensified these measures as part of Washington's broader effort to restrict Tehran's financial resources and limit its ability to fund military operations. The campaign has included sanctions against individuals, companies, maritime networks and participants in Iran's oil trade.

The economic pressure has unfolded alongside the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, which began on February 28. The conflict has involved airstrikes targeting strategic locations and Iranian military infrastructure, resulting in widespread casualties and displacement across the region.

The fighting has also claimed the lives of several senior Iranian figures, including former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Meanwhile, Israeli military operations in Lebanon have added to the humanitarian toll.

Bessent is among several senior Trump administration officials reportedly moving from their Washington-area residences into military installations or other protected accommodation amid heightened security concerns.

His relocation highlights the security considerations facing senior American officials involved in shaping and implementing Washington's economic and military response to Tehran.