U.S. Treasury Secretary Transferred to Military Base After Threats Attributed to Iran

Just now November 12, 2026 1 min read 📰 BBC Persian

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Basset was relocated to a military base due to threats against his life attributed to Iranian-linked groups. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran and raises concerns about security for U.S. officials.

Scott Basset, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, has been moved from his residence in Washington D.C. to a military base following threats against his life that are said to have originated from 'Iran-linked elements.' This news was first reported yesterday by The New York Times and subsequently by other American media outlets.

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📍 Iran 100 📍 United States 100 👤 Washington 85 👤 New York Times 🏢 US Treasury 🏢 military 🏢 The New York Times 👤 Hadi al-Ameri 🏢 American media 🏢 U.S. Treasury 👤 U.S. Treasury Secretary 📌 Base 🏢 U.S. Department of the Treasury 🏢 US Department of the Treasury 🏢 Treasury

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