Note that the US does not trade with Iran, the largest producer of saffron. Undoubtedly, some saffron in the US is Iranian, just ferried via another country for

Note that the US does not trade with Iran, the largest producer of saffron. Undoubtedly, some saffron in the US is Iranian, just ferried via another country for customs reasons but it makes the spice here more expensive than it would be otherwise.