The United States Central Command hosted a gathering of top officers at a conference in Germany. Among those present were the chiefs of staff of Israel and seven Arab states. The talks centered on the ongoing war with Iran. A congressional report estimates the conflict cost the Pentagon 38 billion dollars and strained missile stockpiles. According to the report, the war has depleted U.S. missile reserves. The conference gave senior officers from all eight countries an opportunity to talk through the conflict and coordinate next steps.