, News of Bahrain. India has paid a heavy price during this war. More than 22 Indian nationals were killed in the ongoing conflict. Relations between the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) states and India are about more than trade figures, employment contracts that provide jobs for millions of Indians, or remittances flowing. India urges rapid de-escalation amid Israel-Iran conflict, prioritizing Gulf stability to protect its diaspora, trade routes, and maritime security.