Bessent, the Minister of Finance, moved to a military base from Washington after being fatally threatened by the Iranian leadership.

Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, recently moved from his Washington residence to a military base due to threats from the Iranian regime. Since August, he has been leading a campaign to impose sanctions and economic pressure on Iran to allow navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Concerns for his safety heightened after the Wall Street Journal published images of his $12.5 million residence following his appointment in January. Officials emphasize the media's responsibility in light of increasing threats against public servants. However, U.S. officials believe Iran has limited capability for large-scale attacks within the United States.