“Obama”
Perhaps, but I doubt. I tend to think Israel assessed the mission and came to the conclusion the attack had too many risks involved. However, they would love to see the U.S. do the dirty deed.
Too good to check: Saudis to let Israel use their air space to attack Iran?
http://hotair.com/archives/2010/06/11/too-good-to-check-saudis-to-let-israel-use-their-air-space-to-attack-iran/
Administration denies Obama threatened to shoot down Israeli warplanes
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/mar/1/report-obama-threatened-shoot-down-israeli-warplan/