Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Iran is “topic number one” for the upcoming G7 Summit. Ahead of the meeting in France, Carney says he is encouraged by what he describes as meaningful progress toward a potential, more durable ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Both outlets report that leaders are expected to focus sharply on efforts related to the ceasefire as global tensions remain a dominant part of the international agenda. Carney’s comments present the negotiations as the central issue for discussion among G7 countries, with an emphasis on the durability of any potential agreement. The statements are framed as signals of movement in talks, rather than confirmation that a ceasefire is already in place. Carney continues to position the US-Iran ceasefire track as the G7’s top priority for the summit, with the goal of supporting longer-lasting de-escalation.