Sentence examples for tightened sanctions from inspiring English sources

North Korea's old nemesis, America, has tightened sanctions against it.

Brazil, along with Turkey, voted against the UN resolution that tightened sanctions against Iran's nuclear programme.

Western governments, which have steadily tightened sanctions against Mr Assad, are taking their cue from it.

In July EU foreign ministers tightened sanctions against supporters of Syrian Pres.

This week, America tightened sanctions on the ruling junta's families.Chinese trade extends beyond energy.

I think the tightened sanctions being contemplated by Obama are a bad idea.

The US and its Asian allies have tightened sanctions on North Korea after its rocket launch.

Iran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz after the European Union and the United States tightened sanctions.

Both chambers quickly agreed this week to tighten sanctions against Iran.

The administration has kept up the pressure by tightening sanctions.

It has also promised to push for legislation tightening sanctions against Myanmar.