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US Treasury chief Bessent moved to military base after ‘Iranian threats’

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was relocated from his Washington, DC home to an undisclosed military base following reports of threats against his life from Iran. This security measure comes as Bessent continues to lead 'Operation Economic Outcast,' a US campaign designed to pressure Tehran into ending attacks on shipping and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

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  • Treasury Secretary Bessent was moved to a military base after receiving alleged threats from Iran.
  • Bessent is spearheading 'Operation Economic Outcast,' an economic pressure campaign against Iran since August.
  • The US has maintained a blockade on Iranian ports, though Tehran has remained defiant.
  • Security concerns escalated after media outlets geo-located Bessent's Georgetown mansion.
  • Intelligence officials have warned that Iran has substantially increased its efforts to target Americans.

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Al Jazeera is a Qatar-based international news organisation. The English-language service runs a worldwide bureau network with notable coverage of the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.