Tensions between Washington and Tehran have escalated after U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Iran could be bombed “back to the Stone Age.” Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, responded sharply, criticizing the tone and implications of Trump’s statement and questioning whether Americans truly want to “turn back the clock.” He highlighted the strategic importance of the Middle East’s oil and gas resources and raised concerns over political responsibility and global stability. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) also issued a strong statement, calling the remarks “blunt and personal” and stating that “Stone Age behavior” reflects Trump’s own rhetoric. Watch