Iran was neutral under Reza Shah Pahlevi, however in 1941 the USSR (Stalin) and UK invaded Iran, they then occupied the Counrty till 1946. The young crown prince was installed as a "puppet"
What would be considered actionable? Just an honest question. There is shortage projected for the foreseeable future. Maybe that chart will bounce back but I don't know how it can. They have not been able to re-supply for the past six months. They could not fulfill March contracts. This is action like they've never had. This chart is only a piece of the puzzle but I'd argue a large piece. Unrest in Mexico who provides about half of US silver and no option of it coming from China, with unprecedented demand for delivery means this is uncharted territory.
I washed my 58 vette yesterday! It was balmy +6 and sunny, driveway was bare, but 4 feet of snow on lawn!
Actually, I had it lain out on my dining room table, 25 pages of Medieval-renaissance-baroque coinage. In fact I had all of my 1550 AV/ EL coins, 4 albums, 450 slabs decked out on said table. My wife was afraid her beautifull table might collapse from the weight She also hates it when I clutter up her stuff. But seriously, albums are a beautifull way to look at your coins