Spot gold rose 3% intraday to $4,464/oz, its highest since June 5. New York gold futures gained 3% to $4,521.30/oz.

Iran foreign ministry spokesman Baghaei rejected the UAE's accusation that Iran fired missiles at it, saying such claims breach good-neighbourliness, undermine regional trust and efforts to prevent escalation. Baghaei urged parties to avoid unfounded allegations given the complex environment created by ongoing US and Israeli actions in the region and alleged false‑flag incidents. The UAE earlier announced it would suspend trade, commercial and financial transactions with Iran.

On the morning of the 19th (local time), IDF Chief of General Staff Zamir inspected the Israeli-controlled buffer zone in southern Syria. He received a security briefing with senior officers and met reservists deployed in the area.