Either that or they're planning to nuke Europe and they don't want their assets to get devalued...?
No cheers,unfortunately.
Yes, I believe you could very well be correct, plus the fact they pull this stunt on a Friday as the globe's currency markets are technical closing until night trading picks again for the U.S. & London, Sunday evening. When currency trading resumes the market should continue reflecting its concerns. Currency market keeps wary eye on Iran asset move
Another news item:
Jan. 19, 2006: "FDI has learned from sources in Iran that the high command of the Revolutionary Guards Air Force have issued new orders to Shahab-3 missile units, effective since Tuesday, Jan. 16, ordering them to move mobile missile launchers every 24 hours in view of a potential pre-emptive strike by the U.S. or Israel. FDI's source says the launchers move only at night, and have been instructed to change their postions "in a radius of 30 to 35 kilometers." Before the new orders, the Shahab-3 units changed position on a weekly basis. Advance Shahab-3 units have been positioned in Kermanshah and Hamadan province, within striking distance of Israel. Reserve mobile launchers have bee moved to Esfahan and Fars province."