US Treasury's Bessent says he won't be cowed by death threats

Published November 13, 2026 Updated November 13, 2026 06:25pm

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells CNBC that he will not be cowed by Iranian threats against his life, after recently moving from his Washington, DC, residence to a US military base, Reuters reports.

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