** Shares of gold miners rise, tracking higher bullion prices GOL/

** Spot gold XAU= up 0.2% at $3,375.13/ounce

** Gold prices gain as escalating Iran-Israel tensions outweigh pressure from a stronger dollar, with markets closely watching Iran’s next move

** Top miners Newmont NEM.N and Barrick Mining ABX.TO up 2.3% and 1.7%, respectively

** U.S.-listed shares of South African gold miners Harmony Gold HMY.N up 2.3% and Sibanye Stillwater SBSW.N gain 2.4%

** Canadian miners: Agnico Eagle Mines AEM.TO and Kinross Gold K.TO up 1.5% and 2.7%, respectively

(Reporting by Sumit Saha in Bengaluru)

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