Israel had been expected to take punitive measures following the UN vote.

Iranian officials have repeatedly shrugged off the impact of such punitive measures.

France warned of more punitive measures but said the option of dialogue remained.

Despite this escalation, Israel has not faced punitive measures - quite the opposite.

There may be similar calls to take punitive measures against the Scottish church.

But there is concern and confusion about the dizzying ramp-up of punitive measures.

The crown and Parliament were united in resorting to punitive measures.

Tehran has repeatedly shrugged off the impact of such punitive measures.

A public health crisis cannot be solved through punitive measures.

But, like the United States, the EU has avoided talk of new punitive measures.

Russia and China voted against the proposal, probably ruling out any follow-up punitive measures.

Among the punitive measures Iran was hit with was a ban on arms exports.

Diplomats say the aim is to introduce punitive measures gradually.

That makes it vulnerable to punitive measures targeting the trade.

The protocols also put in place punitive measures aimed at deterring young players from doping.

The retailer said its isolated troubles did not merit punitive measures and appealed the penalties.