The United States is not involved in the Israeli attacks on Iran, but the White House and the Pentagon were informed of the move and closely consulted with Israel, according to US press reports. The US government is aware of what White House National Security Council spokesman Sean Savett said were “targeted strikes against military targets in Iran as an exercise of self-defence.” For more information, ask Israel, he said. According to the Wall Street Journal, the US was informed by Israel in advance about the attacks. The US had urged Israel in recent weeks not to attack Iranian oil and nucle…