New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- Gold prices in India's retail market rose marginally on Monday, 19 October, amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran, after Tehran said it has a 'new operational plan' if the US resumes attacks.

Silver prices also edged higher in the domestic bullion market.

A senior Iranian security official warned Sunday that Tehran has prepared a new response plan for any renewed US-Israeli attack, as maritime authorities reported several separate attacks on commercial vessels around the Arabian Peninsula, as per a report by CNBC.

Due to these developments, both 24-karat and 22-karat gold rates are showing a marginal rise across major cities in India. Silver prices also rose in the domestic bullion market.

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