US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, stating that 'the clock is ticking' for Tehran to negotiate a peace deal with Washington. He reiterated that he would not resort to nuclear weapons, asserting that Iran has already been significantly weakened through conventional military actions. Trump's comments came as the USS George HW Bush aircraft carrier arrived in the Middle East, marking a significant increase in US military presence in the region. This escalation follows reports of explosions in Tehran, which have raised concerns about the fragile ceasefire that has been in place for two weeks. Trump also ordered the US Navy to destroy any Iranian vessels laying mines in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for global oil exports. Meanwhile, prospective peace talks in Pakistan are uncertain, with both nations focusing on the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions.