Islamabad, 11 November, 2026 (Kamran Raja): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reportedly been relocated from his Washington, DC residence to a military base following threats against his life allegedly linked to Iran, according to two people familiar with the matter. The New York Times first reported the relocation, which comes amid growing concerns within the Trump administration over potential Iranian plots targeting US officials and citizens. A senior US intelligence official had warned in a memo reviewed by Reuters last month that alleged Iranian operations against American personnel had reached an advanced stage. Bessent has been leading Washington’s economic pressure campaign against Tehran, known as Operation Economic Outcast, since August, aimed at compelling Iran to halt attacks on shipping and reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. The campaign, which coincides with a US naval blockade of Iranian ports, has included sanctions targeting Middle Eastern bank branches and financial institutions accused of facilitating transactions with Iran. A US Treasury spokesperson said Bessent would not be deterred by threats from the Iranian government and remained committed to continuing the economic pressure campaign and maintaining the blockade. A source familiar with the matter said security concerns surrounding the Treasury secretary had intensified after the Wall Street Journal published an aerial photograph of his $12.5 million Georgetown residence, making the property easier to identify geographically. The source said the disclosure contributed to the decision to relocate Bessent to a military installation for security reasons. Iran has previously denied allegations that it was plotting attacks against US officials or individuals on American soil. Meanwhile, The New York Times reported that US officials believe Iran’s capacity to carry out large-scale attacks inside the United States and other overseas territories remains limited.