US Treasury Secretary Bessent told CNBC he relocated from his home to a military base on the instruction of the US Secret Service after the Wall Street Journal published a photo of his residence that contained geolocation information. He said he had asked editors not to publish his home's location, called the decision irresponsible and dangerous, and cited the photo as one reason for the move. Bessent also said Iranian leadership had issued death threats against him, adding that the threats show

US Treasury Secretary Bessent told CNBC he relocated from his home to a military base on the instruction of the US Secret Service after the Wall Street Journal published a photo of his residence that contained geolocation information. He said he had asked editors not to publish his home's location, called the decision irresponsible and dangerous, and cited the photo as one reason for the move. Bessent also said Iranian leadership had issued death threats against him, adding that the threats show the economic-isolation measures his team has launched are having an effect.