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Iran responds to Trump's 'stone age' threat
Tehran: Tensions between Iran and the United States escalated further after Donald Trump warned that Tehran could be pushed “back to the Stone Age.”
In response, Iran has turned the jibe around through its diplomatic channels, including a statement shared by its embassy in India. Tehran asserted that it would not be intimidated by threats of bombing from the US or its allies.
The statement also accused Washington of bringing “crimes against humanity” from the Stone Age into the modern era.
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A senior commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force delivered a pointed response, mocking what he described as American “Hollywood delusions.”
We will not be driven back to the Stone Age by your bombings.
We are a nation with 7,000 years of civilization.
History knows us well.
What is clear is this: it is YOU who have carried the killing of children and crimes against humanity from the Stone Age into the modern world.— Iran in India (@Iran_in_India) April 2, 2026
He contrasted the relatively short history of the United States with Iran’s ancient civilisation, saying a country with just a few centuries of history was threatening one with over 7,000 years of cultural legacy.
The remarks reflect Iran’s broader attempt to frame the conflict not just militarily, but also in civilisational and ideological terms.
Iranian military officials also dismissed Trump’s claims that the country’s armed forces had been significantly weakened.
A spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said US intelligence assessments were flawed and incomplete. He insisted that Iran’s missile systems, drones, air defence networks, and strategic infrastructure remain operational.
According to the spokesperson, key military production sites are located in undisclosed areas, beyond the reach of US strikes, undermining claims of large-scale destruction.
Tehran accused Washington of initiating the conflict and warned that retaliation would continue. Iranian officials said the war would persist until the US faces what they termed “lasting humiliation, regret, and surrender.”
They also signalled the possibility of further strikes, describing them as part of an ongoing response to American actions.
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In contrast, Trump maintained that US operations had delivered a decisive blow to Iran. He claimed that Iran’s navy had been neutralised, its air force crippled, and key leaders eliminated.
The remarks were aimed at projecting strategic success and suggesting that the objectives of the campaign were nearly achieved.
The sharp exchange highlights a widening gap between the two sides’ narratives. While Washington presents the situation as a major military success, Tehran insists its capabilities remain intact and its resolve unshaken.
With rhetoric intensifying and both sides holding firm positions, the conflict shows no immediate signs of de-escalation.
