Former Israeli Defense Minister recounts pre‑strike coordination talks with US Defense Secretary Panetta and future President Obama

Former Israeli Defense Minister recounts pre‑strike coordination talks with US Defense Secretary Panetta and future President Obama The passage provides anecdotal recollections of discussions about potential Israeli action against Iran, mentioning high‑level officials (Panetta, Obama). However, it offers no concrete new evidence, dates, transactions, or actionable leads beyond well‑known diplomatic interactions, making it low‑value for investigation. Key insights: US radar operators and Patriot batteries were on standby for Iranian missile threats.; Panetta reportedly urged caution and asked for timing details before any Israeli strike.; The author claims to have informed US officials to avoid endangering American personnel.