U.S. aircraft carrier heads to the Middle East, Trump issues "sink order," Iran presents seven counterattack plans

Local time on the 23rd, as tensions between the U.S. and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz escalated, the U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier “Bush” was making its way toward the Middle East. At present, although the U.S.-Iran ceasefire has been maintained, it remains unclear when the next round of talks will begin. A Pakistani diplomat said that the U.S.-Iran negotiations have “fallen into a deadlock,” while U.S. President Trump said, “Iran has no more time,” and ordered the U.S. military to sink any ships that lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The defense minister said they have made preparations to resume fighting and are waiting for the U.S. side to give the “green light.” Meanwhile, given the loss of trust in the U.S. side’s sincerity in negotiations, Iran has drawn up targeted counter-attack plans against “possible” military actions by the U.S. and its allies. (CCTV News)