revealed that there was a "strong likelihood" that Israel would launch strikes on Iran's nuclear sites in the coming months.

"Israel indicated they're considering this (a strike), we've indicated our concerns," Panetta told The Washington Post.

Israeli officials have reportedly said that they will not warn the U.S. before launching the attack. U.S. officials predict that any military action against Iran would result in terrorist attacks on the United States and U.S. troops overseas.

In just the last two months, Gasoline prices have surged by over 10 percent over fears of war with Iran.

(H/T: Think Progress)