EVIANS-LES-BAINS, FRANCE — Prime Minister Mark Carney has described the Iran peace deal brokered by the United States as a “gamechanger” that could reshape how global leaders approach peace negotiations with Ukraine and Russia.
“I have to say it exceeded my expectations,” Carney said during an interview on CNN’s The Source with Kaitlan Collins on Tuesday. “We’re very pleased with the deal that’s been struck.”
Deal Details and Immediate Steps
The agreement, which has not yet been made public, establishes a preliminary ceasefire and calls for an immediate end to the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. It also sets a 60-day timeline for Iran and the U.S. to negotiate key issues, including sanctions and the Iranian nuclear program, as well as the fate of its enriched uranium stockpile.
Carney highlighted that the deal includes “performance-based” measures related to the Strait of Hormuz. “What’s actually happening day to day, hour by hour, in the strait in the flow of oil and others,” he told Collins.
G7 and Gulf Leaders Discuss Next Steps
G7 leaders, along with representatives from Gulf states, convened to discuss the implementation of the peace deal. Carney emphasized that it will be up to the G7 and the broader international community to help enforce the agreement with Iran.
While Canada may have limited capacity to contribute a significant naval presence in the strait, Carney noted that Canada could play a role in sanctions enforcement. “There are assets that are being unfrozen,” he said. “There’s the process…so we can help on that.”
Implications for Ukraine
The prime minister said the Iran deal has allowed leaders to step back and reassess the war in Ukraine. On Tuesday, Carney held a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expressing confidence that Ukraine will ultimately prevail in its conflict with Russia.
