The United States Central Command convened a meeting of top officers at a conference in Germany. Among those present were the army chiefs of Israel and seven Arab states. The talks centered on the ongoing war with Iran. A report by lawmakers estimates the conflict has cost the Pentagon 38 billion dollars while straining missile stockpiles. The assessment says the war drained U.S. missile reserves. The conference gave senior officers from all eight countries an opportunity to discuss the war and coordinate next steps.