Panetta on Israel-Iran Conflict: ‘Right Now the United States Is Playing a Defensive Role and Not an Offensive Role’

RUSH EXCERPT:

PANETTA: “Well, let‘s not let‘s not kid anybody. This is a dangerous moment. It‘s a dangerous moment, not just for Israel and Iran. It‘s a dangerous moment for the United States, because if Iran makes the decision that they‘re going to decide to go after United States targets in that region, and there are a number of targets that they could go after, then there is no question that the United States would have to take steps to defend ourselves and to be able to make sure that U.S. lives are not lost. So if that happens, then make no mistake about it. the United States will, without question engage.”