The United States Central Command hosted a gathering of top officers at a conference in Germany. Among those present were the army chiefs of Israel and seven Arab states. Discussions focused on the ongoing war with Iran. A congressional report estimates the conflict has cost the Pentagon 38 billion dollars and strained missile stockpiles. According to the report, the war has drained U.S. missile reserves. The conference gave top military officials from all eight countries a chance to discuss the war and align next moves.