Panetta
Panetta exposes rift with Obama over Syrian rebels
February 8, 2013 — Both outgoing defense secretary and military chief Dempsey backed Clinton plan to arm rebels
Almost impossible to prevent Assad from using chemical weapons, US Army chief says
January 11, 2013 — Pentagon has a variety of options for securing the weapons, including ground troops
Panetta: US, Israel relationship stronger than ever
November 30, 2012 — Defense secretary awards Barak, affirms commitment to Israel’s security
Panetta: US has a year if Iran decides on a nuke
September 12, 2012 — Says action can be taken ‘once we know’ Iran is building a nuclear weapon
Israel hasn’t decided on Iran strike, can’t deliver knockout punch alone, top US officials say
August 15, 2012 — Defense Secretary Panetta, COS Dempsey doubt Israel will launch solo strike
Pentagon: Iran is building, training militia in Syria
August 15, 2012 — Tehran’s help in fighting anti-government rebels is becoming glaringly obvious
Barak: US shares Israel’s sense of urgency on Iran, with some ‘differences’
August 9, 2012 — Defense minister denies warning received from Saudi Arabia
Panetta and Barak reaffirm strong security ties
August 1, 2012 — US to press for more time for sanctions before a military strike against Iran
Panetta: US military option against Iran is ready
May 28, 2012 — Diplomacy preferable, but force fully available
Ex-Mossad chief: Now is not the time to attack Iran
March 9, 2012 — Says Islamic Republic regime is “rational”
Ex-Mossad chief: Now is not the time to attack Iran
March 9, 2012 — Says Islamic Republic regime is “rational”
Panetta: US attack on Iran would be more effective
March 9, 2012 — Says America better equipped to attack Iran than Israel
