Afghanistan, March 31 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has again warned Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening fresh attacks on critical infrastructure if no deal is reached soon.

Reuters reported on March 30 that Trump said the United States could strike Iran's electricity plants, oil wells and Kharg Island if Tehran does not quickly agree to a deal and reopen the vital shipping route. His remarks came as the White House also insisted that indirect talks with Iran were still continuing and "progressing well."

The warning came amid another volatile day across the region, with Israeli media reporting that an oil refinery in Haifa was hit after an Iranian missile barrage or related debris. At the same time, Iran said Israeli attacks...