Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has moved from his Washington, D.C., residence to a U.S. military base amid concerns over potential Iranian threats against his life, according to multiple reports published Wednesday. The relocation, first reported by The New York Times, was prompted by growing security concerns surrounding the Treasury secretary.

Bessent’s move reportedly followed increased attention to his Georgetown residence after The Wall Street Journal published an aerial photograph that made the property’s location identifiable. A person familiar with the matter told the Associated Press that media coverage revealing information about his home contributed to the decision to relocate him. The precise nature and severity of the threats against Bessent have not been publicly disclosed.

The security concerns come as Bessent has become a central figure in the Trump administration’s efforts to weaken Iran’s economy through sanctions and financial restrictions. Since August, he has overseen Operation Economic Outcast, a campaign designed to cut off Tehran’s access to international financial networks, pressure its leadership and force changes to its policies. The effort also includes maintaining a blockade of Iranian ports and seeking to restore shipping through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. intelligence officials have separately warned that Iran has increased efforts to target American personnel and citizens, including current and former government officials. A recent intelligence assessment reportedly described Iranian plots against Americans as having reached an advanced stage, although officials have indicated that Tehran’s ability to carry out large-scale attacks abroad remains limited. Iran has previously denied plotting attacks against U.S. officials or individuals on American soil.

Bessent is not the only senior administration official to take additional security precautions. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have also been living on military installations, while other officials have reportedly been moved into protected housing. A Treasury Department spokesperson said the secretary “will not be deterred by the Iranian regime’s threats and remains committed to executing Operation Economic Outcast and maintaining the blockade, which together are collapsing Iran’s economy.”

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