Iran alarm in Washington: 'US minister had to leave his home'
The New York Times reported that US officials, based in part on intelligence, have noted that Iran's conspiracies have entered a new phase.
Quick Look
- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent left his home in Washington and moved to a military base due to the Iranian threat.
- According to the New York Times, based on sources familiar with the matter, US officials noted that Iran's conspiracies against current and former US officials had entered a new phase.
- Other Trump administration officials, such as Stephen Miller and Pam Bondi, also left their homes for safety reasons.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent left his home in Washington and moved to a military base due to the Iranian threat. According to the New York Times, based on sources familiar with the matter, US officials noted that Iran's conspiracies against current and former US officials had entered a new phase. Other Trump administration officials also left their homes for security reasons.
According to the New York Times, citing sources familiar with the matter, US officials have noted that "Iran's conspiracies against current and former US officials have entered a new phase" in recent weeks, based in part on intelligence regarding threats against Bessent.
Thereupon, Bessent left his home in the capital Washington, where he had been living for a while, and moved to a military base.
Speaking on the issue, the US official did not give information about the seriousness of the threat against Bessent, but stated that Iran's ability to attack the US and overseas countries is limited.
A spokesperson from the US Treasury Department said in a statement to the New York Times that Bessent "will not be intimidated by the threats of the Iranian regime" and that he remains determined to carry out the campaign to put pressure on the Iranian economy.
SENIOR OFFICIALS LEAVED THEIR HOMES
On the other hand, other officials from the Donald Trump administration had recently left their homes for security reasons due to allegations of Iranian threats.
Among these names were Stephen Miller, who served as Trump's Private Secretary, and former Minister of Justice Pam Bondi.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
US will continue its campaign to put pressure on Iran's economy
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- How long will Bessent stay on the military base?
- Details of conspiracies planned by Iran
- Who are the other officials who left?
