Threatened with execution by Iran, US minister takes refuge in military base

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Threatened with execution by Iran, US minister takes refuge in military base

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been moved from his Washington residence to a military base after alleged threats from Iran against his life.

The news was reported by the American newspaper "New York Times", which quotes officials familiar with the matter. According to them, American authorities have concluded that suspected Iranian plans against current and former American officials have advanced to a more dangerous stage.

Meanwhile, the Reuters news agency reported that the exact level of threats against Bessent had not yet become clear.

The Treasury Secretary has been at the forefront of the operation launched in August by the US Treasury Department, with the aim of economically isolating Iran through sanctions and other financial measures, in addition to US military actions.

His transfer comes as the US Department of Justice announced on Tuesday evening that it had charged three Iranian nationals with terrorism offences. According to US authorities, they are suspected of involvement in nearly 20 attacks and attempted attacks in Europe and the United States.

The suspected plots include a September 2026 incident targeting RAF Fairford air base in the United Kingdom, where American military personnel were stationed.


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