Sentence examples for increases sanctions from inspiring English sources

The bill codified existing sanctions against Russia, while stepping up punitive measures over its interference in Syria, Ukraine and the 2016 U.S. election; it also increases sanctions against Iran for recent ballistic missile tests.

The White House issues a statement: "President Donald J. Trump commends the United Nations Security Council for passing a new resolution that increases sanctions on North Korea in response to its recent ballistic missile tests.

In exchange for the suspension of Title III, which affects European companies, of the Helms-Burton law adopted that same year, legislation with an extraterritorial character that increases sanctions against the Caribbean island, Brussels had agreed to align with U.S. foreign policy with regard to Cuba.

Increasing sanctions is the next logical step.

"We are in the middle of increasing sanctions on Iran.

Without a credible threat to increase sanctions, I doubt Iran will make additional nuclear concessions.

Senators including John McCain have been calling for increased sanctions on Iran.

And if Congress was to vote to increase sanctions, Obama could veto it.

Both chambers hope to take up a bill that would increase sanctions against Iran.

Mr. Moon agreed that it was time to increase sanctions and pressure on North Korea.

The IFC has a similar litany of improvement: a better risk management policy, increased sanctions, and a rededication to enforcement.