Gold prices increased in midday trade on Tuesday due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, leading investors to turn to safe-haven assets while also anticipating the upcoming US Federal Reserve board meeting. Spot gold grew 0.06 per cent to $3,387.32 per ounce by 12:31 GMT, down from a previous close of $3,385.21. Meanwhile, US gold futures fell 0.32 per cent to $3,406.25 per ounce, compared to $3,417.3 at the close on Monday. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English, Reuters Subediting: M. S. Salama