In response to U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks about Iran being pushed 'back to the stone age,' Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi used sarcasm to highlight the significance of oil in the region. He questioned whether Americans truly wish to regress to such a time. Araghchi's critique extended to Trump's 'America First' policy, which he argued leads to unnecessary wars and imposes burdens on both Americans and Iranians. He also warned that a proposed $200 billion budget for military actions against Iran would result in a significant 'Israel First tax' on the U.S. economy, attributing this financial burden to the influence of Israeli leaders. Furthermore, he criticized the U.S. for its contradictory stance on oil imports, claiming it bullied India into reducing imports from Russia while now seeking global cooperation to purchase Russian oil. Lastly, Araghchi pointed to the failure of nuclear negotiations as a result of the U.S.'s lack of technical knowledge, emphasizing that factual understanding is crucial for diplomatic progress.