Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump, saying Trump remains “stuck in the Stone Age.” Aref made the remarks in a post on social media platform X, responding to Trump’s recent comments threatening to destroy Iran’s power plants and bridges. The statement was reported by Al Jazeera on April 5, 2026.

According to U.S. media reports cited in the source, Trump said his administration could not fund healthcare and childcare programs because of increased military spending. Aref argued that a leader who abandons his own people’s welfare while threatening others is still living in the Stone Age. He added that Iran has chosen a path of development and construction despite external pressure.

Aref’s comments came after Trump had repeatedly threatened to “send Iran back to the Stone Age.” The exchange underscores continuing verbal hostilities between Washington and Tehran over military and economic issues.