The U.S.–Iran nuclear deal remains on track for Sunday signing, despite an Israeli strike on Beirut just hours before the ceremony. According to an Axios interview, President Trump expressed sharp frustration with Prime Minister Netanyahu over the strike's timing, calling the decision poor judgment and warning it nearly derailed weeks of diplomatic work. Trump reaffirmed the deal would require Iran to dispose of nuclear material and allow snap inspections to prevent nuclear weapons development.

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