WOW - Geopolitics of Iran - Link

The following is an excellent article written for investors (stocks, commodities) on the nature of Iran. If you are a student of such things you may know even more than the author presents herein, but if you're an average Joe (Jo) like me, this will be VERY informative. I got a lot out of it.

A taste...

To understand Iran, you must begin by understanding how large it is. Iran is the 17th largest country in world. It measures 1,684,000 square kilometers. That means that its territory is larger than the combined territories of France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and Portugal - Western Europe. Iran is the 16th most populous country in the world, with about 70 million people. Its population is larger than the populations of either France or the United Kingdom.

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