US deployed 40–50% of its deployable air power against Iran — University of Chicago’s Robert Pape. Never has the US deployed this much force against a potential enemy and not launched strikes.’

If or when the US and/or Israel strike Iran, gold & oil will both skyrocket, with silver along for the ride. Moreover, since the conflict will be financed by Treasury issuing more debt that the Fed will buy with “money” created out of thin air, the resultant weakening of the $USD will propel PMs to new record highs.