US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has relocated from his residence to a military base following threats to his life from Iran according to Anadolu, which cites media reports.

The Washington Post, citing three people familiar with the matter, reports that US officials determined in recent weeks that Iranian plots targeting current and former American officials had reached a more advanced stage, partly based on intelligence concerning threats against Bessent.

The Treasury chief, who has led a US economic pressure campaign against Iran since August through tighter sanctions and restrictions on trade routes, has become one of the administration officials Tehran is particularly keen to target, according to the report.

US officials say Iran has limited capabilities to carry out large-scale attacks in the US and other countries, but have identified specific threats targeting individuals as serious, including an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate President Donald Trump during his 2024 election campaign.

In a statement, a Treasury Department spokesperson says Bessent “will not be deterred by the Iranian regime’s threats,” adding that he remains committed to pursuing the campaign aimed at putting further pressure on Iran’s economy.