---
title: "Gold and silver slide on renewed Middle East war tensions"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/283406503.md"
description: "Gold and silver futures declined as the dollar and oil prices increased amid renewed tensions in the Middle East following Iran's threats of retaliation against the U.S. seizure of an Iranian vessel. The U.S. dollar reached a weekly high, impacting gold and silver prices, which are sensitive to geopolitical developments. Gold closed 1% lower at $4,806.60/oz, while silver fell 2.2% to $79.951/oz. Demand for gold in India remained weak due to high prices, affecting jewelry purchases."
datetime: "2026-04-20T22:01:18.000Z"
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# Gold and silver slide on renewed Middle East war tensions

Gold and silver futures fell Monday as ​the dollar and oil ​prices rose following Iran's threat of retaliation in response to the seizure of an Iranian cargo vessel by U.S. forces, dimming hopes of a breakthrough in efforts to end the Middle East war. Iran wavered on whether to send diplomats to Pakistan for a second round of peace talks after the ...

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