Iran threatens Bessent's life, so he moves onto a military base. Treasury: he 'will not be deterred' and the blockade stays

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has moved out of his home and onto a military base after Iranian threats against his life, the New York Post reports, citing two people familiar with the matter. The New York Times first reported the move.

Bessent has led Operation Economic Outcast, the sanctions and financial pressure campaign that, together with the U.S. naval blockade of Iran's ports, is squeezing Tehran to stop attacking ships and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Treasury did not back down. "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," a Treasury spokesperson said.

A source said concerns grew after the Wall Street Journal published an aerial photo of Bessent's Georgetown home, which allowed it to be located. "The news media has an obligation to act responsibly amid growing threats against public officials," the source said.

A senior U.S. intelligence official warned in a memo late last month that Iranian plots against U.S. officials and citizens had reached an advanced stage. On Tuesday, the Justice Department charged three Iran-backed operatives over nearly 20 attacks and plots in Europe and the U.S., and the Air Force moved 13 aircraft out of RAF Mildenhall in England over a threat that sources told the Wall Street Journal came from Iran.

Iran has denied plotting attacks on U.S. soil.