F the Iranian leadership: Scott Bessent moves to military base after death threats

Published 13 Nov 2026, 20:26 IST

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Scott Bessent confirmed he moved from his Washington, DC residence to a U.S. military base after alleged threats to his life from Iran. He said the threats show that Washington’s economic pressure campaign against Tehran, dubbed “Operation Economic Outcast,” is taking a toll.

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The Tribune The Tribune Trust 13 Nov 2026, 19:52 IST

“F the Iranian leadership. I’m not gonna be cowered”: Scott Bessent confirms relocation to military base amid Iranian threats

While confirming his move to a military installation, Bessent also accused The Wall Street Journal of endangering his safety by publishing a photograph of his Georgetown property shortly after he purchased it, despite appeals from his team not to disclose its location.

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India Today Living Media India Current article 13 Nov 2026, 20:26 IST

F the Iranian leadership: Scott Bessent moves to military base after death threats

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Hindustan Times HT Media 13 Nov 2026, 21:03 IST

Scott Bessent confirms relocating from Washington home to military base amid Iranian threats

Bessent said the threats show that Washington's economic pressure campaign against Tehran, dubbed 'Operation Economic Outcast', is taking a toll.

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Deccan Chronicle Deccan Chronicle Holdings 13 Nov 2026, 22:09 IST

Scott Bessent Confirms Military Base Relocation Amid Iranian Threats

The remarks came after The Wall Street Journal reported that Bessent moved from his residence in Washington, DC, to a US military base earlier this week following alleged threats to his life from Iran.

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