Gold prices have soared past the $2,000 per ounce threshold for the first time since May. This significant climb was triggered by heightened geopolitical tensions, as U.S. military strikes targeted Iran-linked facilities in Syria. Amid escalating concerns over the broader Middle Eastern conflict and its potential to draw in additional Arab powers, investors flocked to the traditional safety of gold. The ongoing Israel-Hamas unrest had already been driving up gold’s value, and this recent surge underscores the metal’s role as a refuge during global uncertainties.