US Treasury Secretary relocates to military base over threats from Iran
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According to media reports, US security agencies assessed the threats against some government members as significant. Intelligence services also recorded an elevated level of risk, with threats against Bessent reportedly at an advanced stage. Spiegel.de ↗
Bessent is among the leading figures in US policy of economic pressure on Iran. Over the past months, he has pushed for measures aimed at weakening the Iranian economy. This course is supported by President Donald Trump. Tagesspiegel ↗
The relocation to the military base is meant to be a temporary security measure. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the specific nature of the threats, those behind them, or the length of the minister's stay at the base. HVG ↗
The case comes amid continuing tensions between Washington and Tehran. According to information so far, the US administration does not plan to back down from economic pressure on Iran, while security measures for at-risk government officials may be further adjusted depending on how the risk develops. n-tv ↗
On Record
„Wir halten den Status quo aufrecht, und das tun wir auf Drängen der Nachbarländer"
Vyjadrenie o udržiavaní súčasného stavu po konflikte s Iránom
„Ha vinto due guerre, in Iran e Venezuela"
Obrana ministra obrany Petea Hegsetha na tlačovej konferencii
„take care of"
Označenie jedného alebo dvoch zostávajúcich cieľov v Iráne
„Nous pouvons faire ça en dix minutes"
Vyjadrenie o rýchlosti možného útoku na iránske ciele
„Albo ich wysadzimy, albo podpiszemy porozumienie"
Vyjadrenie o ďalšom postupe voči Iránu
„Ich habe nichts angeboten"
Odmietnutie správy o úľavách pre Irán
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