Benn oversaw the DfID response to the 2003 Bam earthquake, which included "helping to coordinate efforts on the ground, liaise with other international relief organisations and work with the Iranian government to ensure that the right equipment gets to where it is needed as quickly as possible."
本恩监督国际发展部对2003年巴姆大地震的响应，包括：“帮助协调当地与其他国际救济组织联络，并与伊朗政府合作，以确保灾区所需的设备尽快到位。