PoliticsPrime Minister Mark Carney says he's seen a copy of the preliminary deal struck between the U.S. and Iran to end hostilities in the Middle East and is calling it a "game changer."Deal lays groundwork to ensure Iran doesn't get a nuclear weapon, prime minister saysDarren Major · CBC News · Posted: Jun 16, 2026 11:08 PM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour agoListen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump speak at the G7 in France on Tuesday. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press)Prime Minister Mark Carney says he's seen a copy of the preliminary deal struck between the U.S. and Iran to end hostilities in the Middle East and is calling it a "game changer.""I have to say, it's exceeded my expectations. We're very pleased with the deal that's been struck," the prime minister said in an interview with CNN's Kaitlan Collins on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France.The precise terms of the deal haven't been made public, and Carney didn't say specifically how he came across the copy he reviewed other than "sources." He also didn't address criticism of the deal, namely that negotiations didn't include Israel or Hezbollah.U.S. President Donald Trump is also attending this week's G7 summit, and Carney said Iran was a top priority for himself and other world leaders.Officials have sometimes offered contradictory interpretations of what's in it. One portion of the agreement that has been publicly reported is that negotiations over Iran's nuclear program will need to take place over a 60-day period once the deal is signed.WATCH | The U.S. and Iran's deal to make a deal | About That:The U.S. and Iran's deal to make a deal | About ThatJune 15|Duration 2:55The United States says it has reached a deal to end the war with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz — but much remains unclear about exactly how it will work. Andrew Chang breaks down statements from both sides to explain what we know about the terms, and the factors that might prevent it from going ahead smoothly.