Could Iodine–Silver Bonds Redefine Coordination Chemistry?

What does the formation of an iodine–silver bond mean for the future of coordination chemistry? Traditionally, strong bonding between two positively charged species, such as a metal cation and a nonmetal cation, has been considered extremely rare because of electrostatic repulsion and poor orbital overlap. Yet, this new type of bond appears to challenge that assumption. How does such a bond achieve stability, and what role do ligands like N-oxides play in facilitating it? Could similar interactions be designed with other metals or halogens to create a broader class of unusual complexes? If so, what potential applications might emerge in catalysis, materials science, or molecular design?