US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has moved to a military base for safety, after getting death threats linked to his role in US sanctions against Iran.
He told CNBC that the threats show their financial pressure is working, and called out The Wall Street Journal for publishing a photo of his house, saying it put him at risk.
Bessent leads Operation Economic Outcast
Bessent says he's not backing down, comparing his determination to that of US military personnel in the Gulf and President Trump.
He's leading Operation Economic Outcast, which targets financial institutions and services and blocks its ports to curb aggressive actions in key shipping lanes.
US intelligence has warned of Iranian targeting efforts against American targets, prompting Trump to warn Iran of serious consequences if officials like Bessent are harmed.