Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif on Wednesday slammed President Trump Donald John TrumpBiden leads Trump by 36 points nationally among Latinos: poll Trump dismisses climate change role in fires, says Newsom needs to manage forest better Jimmy Kimmel hits Trump for rallies while hosting Emmy Awards MORE for remarks about Iran during his first State of the Union address, saying they showed his "ignorance."“Trump again confirms his ignorance of Iran & region. Everyone knows where he stands; and it’s certainly not with Iranians," Zarif said in a tweet. "His 'virtuous', ‘democratically- elected' clients in our region may cheer, but not those on receiving end of their tyranny & weapons, incl Yemeni children."

Trump again confirms his ignorance of Iran & region. Everyone knows where he stands; and it's certainly not with Iranians. His 'virtuous', ‘democratically- elected' clients in our region may cheer, but not those on receiving end of their tyranny & weapons, incl Yemeni children.— Javad Zarif (@JZarif) January 31, 2018

Zarif's comments came after the president referred to Iran and North Korea as "rogue regimes" during his address on Capitol Hill.

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Such respect for the people of Iran as they try to take back their corrupt government. You will see great support from the United States at the appropriate time!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 3, 2018

Trump took a swipe at Tehran's government in the address, saying the U.S. "stands with the people of Iran in their courageous struggle for freedom.”Protests against Iran's government engulfed various cities in the country in December and early January. The president pledged his support for the protesters in a tweet earlier this month.

Trump also said it's "time for change" in Iran and has praised the protesters for "acting against the brutal and corrupt Iranian regime."Iran and a U.S.-backed Saudi coalition are on opposite sides in Yemen’s civil war, which has frequently been described by United Nations officials and the media as a humanitarian crisis.