U.S. President Donald Trump said on 17/3/2025 that any additional strikes from the Houthis will be seen as a direct attack from Iran and be met with "great force".
Beforehand, U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz stated on 16/3/2025 that all options are always on the table, concerning direct military action against Iran.
Iranian officials, notably Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and President Masoud Pezeshkian, along with senior military commanders reacted to the U.S. threats.
The note provides an overview of the following aspects:
- Khamenei's stance on U.S. statements, and the “battles” he perceives
- President Pezeshkian's reaction to the U.S. threats
- The scale of Iran's military response to any U.S. attacks
- IRGC insinuations regarding the Strait of Hormuz if a clash with the U.S. breaks
