Who is was the first to create tools weapons with iron?

The first civilization known to create tools and weapons with iron was the Hittites, around 1500 BCE. They developed techniques for smelting iron from ore, which marked the beginning of the Iron Age. This advancement allowed for stronger and more durable tools and weapons compared to those made from bronze, significantly impacting warfare and agriculture. The knowledge of ironworking eventually spread to other cultures, leading to widespread use of iron tools and weapons.