The United States Central Command organized a meeting of senior commanders at a conference in Germany. The attendees included the army chiefs of Israel and seven Arab states. Discussions focused on the ongoing war with Iran. A congressional report estimates the conflict cost the Pentagon 38 billion dollars while straining 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 discuss the war and coordinate next steps.