The United States Central Command organized a gathering of senior commanders at a conference in Germany. The attendees included 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. The assessment says the war has depleted U.S. missile reserves. The conference gave top military officials from all eight countries an opportunity to talk through the conflict and align next moves.