The Treasury secretary was moved to a military base due to threats to his life from the Islamic Republic.
President Donald Trump stated that the Iran war was “effectively over” militarily after meeting with the Qatari prime minister earlier this week.
“We’re keeping the status quo,” President Trump said. “They’re talking to us, and they’re talking very politely. And we’ll see what happens. The military action doesn’t seem to be a very necessary thing, but we’re locked and loaded, ready to go for any reason that changes.”
The U.S. naval blockade of Iran is still in place, as are sanctions and the ongoing financial pressure under Operation Economic Outcast for anyone offering support to the Iranian regime. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told allies at the G7 meeting that the economic sanctions and naval blockade are so effective that continued combat operations against Iran are not necessary.
This week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was moved from his Washington, D.C., home to a military base after advanced threats from the Islamic Republic. Secretary Bessent is overseeing Operation Economic Outcast and the sanctions against the regime and its supporters.
“The Secretary will not be deterred by the Iranian regime’s threats and remains committed to executing Operation Economic Outcast and maintaining the blockade, which together are collapsing Iran’s economy,” a Treasury Department official stated.
Other current administration officials also live on military bases due to threats to their lives, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For wisdom for President Trump as he monitors the negotiations with Iran being mediated by Qatar.
- For the Lord’s protection over the president and members of his administration as threats to their lives have intensified.
Sources: NY Times, Just the News, Townhall, Fox News, AP News, The Hill
