European leaders: Say, we're beginning to question Iran's desire for peace

In a joint statement on Saturday, France, Germany and Britain said that the final package put to Tehran had taken the European powers “to the limit of their flexibility.”

“Unfortunately, Iran has chosen not to seize this critical diplomatic opportunity,” they said, assessing that “instead, Iran continues to escalate its nuclear program way beyond any plausible civilian justification.”

Tehran has also reopened issues related to its legally binding obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty that was concluded with the UN atomic energy watchdog IAEA.

“This latest demand raises serious doubts as to Iran’s intentions and commitment to a successful outcome on the JCPOA,” France, Germany and Britain said, using the acronym for the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.