At first glance, it is worth considering that November 4, 2018 marked as the final day of the 180 days’ period regarding Donald Trump’s May 8, 2018 decision to suspend the USA participation in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Subsequently, on November 5, 2018, the USA re-imposed the sanctions on the Islamic Republic of Iran. The recent sanctions target the critical sectors of Iran’s economy such as the energy, shipping, shipbuilding and financial sectors.