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Iran FM Mocks Trump's "Stone Age" Threat Over Middle East Oil Dependence

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi sarcastically questioned whether the US truly wants to return to a "Stone Age" era when no Middle Eastern oil was pumped, responding to President Trump's threat. Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian asserted Iran has never initiated a war and condemned attacks on medical facilities as crimes against humanity. Meanwhile, President Trump escalated rhetoric, threatening to target Iranian bridges and electric power plants next. The exchange exacerbates tensions, raising global concerns over energy security and regional stability.

Key Points: Iran FM's Retort to Trump's "Stone Age" Bomb Threat

  • Iran FM highlights no oil in Stone Age
  • President Pezeshkian says Iran never started a war
  • Trump threatens bridges and power plants
  • Tensions spike over global energy supplies
  • Iran condemns attacks on civilian infrastructure
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"Is US sure it wants to turn back clock?" Iran FM's jibe at Trump's 'Stone Age' remark

Iranian Foreign Minister questions Trump's threat to bomb Iran "back to the Stone Age," highlighting global reliance on Middle East oil and gas.

"Are POTUS and Americans who put him in office sure that they want to turn back the clock? - Seyed Abbas Araghchi"

Tehran, April 3

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday asked if US President Donald Trump actually wanted to put Iran back in the Stone Age, as there was no oil being pumped in the Middle East back then.

In a post on X, he said, "There's one striking difference between the present and the Stone Age: there was no oil or gas being pumped in the Middle East back then. Are POTUS and Americans who put him in office sure that they want to turn back the clock?"

Iran's President, Masoud Pezeshkian, shared an open letter to all Americans saying that Iran has never initiated a war.

He then also termed the attacks on hospitals and pharmaceutical companies as a crime against humanity.

In a post on X, he said, "What message does attacking hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and the Pasteur Institute as a medical research center in Iran convey? As a specialist physician, I urge WHO, the Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders and physicians worldwide to respond to this crime against humanity."

Iran's Parliament Speaker, MB Ghalibaf said, "We followed the money. Last week, a handful of bankers and hedge funds met, decided to hold Washington's Iran war policy hostage, then launched a campaign."

Earlier, Seyed Majid Moosavi, Iranian General, said that Hollywood has poisoned their minds.

"It is you who are taking your soldiers to their graves, not Iran, whom you seek to drag back to the Stone Age. Hollywood delusions have so poisoned your minds that, with your paltry 250-year history, you threaten a civilization over 6,000 years old."

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said that the US will now target bridges and electric power plants next.

In a post on Truth Social, he said, "Our Military, the greatest and most powerful (by far!) anywhere in the World, hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran. Bridges next, then Electric Power Plants! New Regime leadership knows what has to be done, and has to be done, FAST! President DONALD J. TRUMP"

This comes amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran, with Trump threatening to bomb Iran "back to the Stone Ages" if necessary.

Iran has condemned the threats, calling them a strike on civilian infrastructure and warning of consequences for America's global standing. The situation has led to concerns over global energy supplies, with India, a major oil importer, seeking alternative sources, including increased imports from Russia.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Attacking hospitals and research centers is absolutely unacceptable, no matter the conflict. The Iranian President is right to call it a crime against humanity. The international medical community must speak up. This escalation helps no one.
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Rohit P
While Trump's rhetoric is dangerous, we must also be critical of Iran's regional actions. The situation is complex. As Indians, our primary concern should be the impact on oil prices and the safety of our diaspora in the Gulf. Government is right to look at Russia for alternatives.
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Priya S
The General's comment about 6000 years of civilization vs 250 years is a powerful cultural rebuttal. But in today's world, military power often speaks louder than history. Hope diplomacy prevails before common people suffer. Our petrol prices are already too high!
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Michael C
Targeting civilian infrastructure like bridges and power plants is a clear violation of international law. This path leads to immense human suffering and creates more terrorists than it eliminates. The US should reconsider.
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Kavya N
This is very worrying for India. Any conflict in the Strait of Hormuz will block our oil supply route. We have strong ties with both the US and Iran. Our foreign policy team has a tightrope to walk. Jai Hind.

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