New Delhi, June 13 -- Gold prices on MCX opened higher on Friday, tracking gains in international bullion prices as rising geopolitical conflict in the Middle East increased safe-haven bets for the yellow metal. Silver prices also extended gains.

MCX gold rate opened higher by Rs.1,108, or 1.12%, at Rs.99,500 per 10 grams as against its previous close of Rs.98,392. MCX silver prices opened higher by Rs.565, or 0.53%, at Rs.1,06,450 per kg as compared to its previous close of 1,05,885.

In the international markets, gold prices climbed to their highest point in more than a month, on track for a weekly gain, after Israel's strike on Iran heightened Middle East tensions.

Spot gold price rallied 1.3% to $3,428.28 an ounce, after hitting its...