The Iran Hypothesis

When it comes to predicting the timing of heavier rainfall and droughts, taking into consideration Mars within 30 degrees of the lunar node would allow Iran to calculate the optimal time to divert water resources to and from farmland as needed. Theoretically, when Mars is within 30 degrees of the lunar node and thus potentially triggering higher than average rainfall, irrigated water in Iran can be allocated to industrial areas during that time, allowing the anticipated higher rainfall to aid farmland. Also, the wheat crop in Iran is normally planted in October and harvested around summer time in June, July and August. Keeping watch over Mars within 30 degrees of the lunar node can help farmers shift the timing of planting and harvesting, either slightly forward or backwards as needed in order to ensure that soil gets the adequate rainfall. This also helps with budgeting, in that it can help budget managers anticipate when more resources for irrigation will be required as a result of drought periods.