The general populace doesn't know close to half of the crap that goes on in the world.
But I wouldn't say that this Israel-US interaction actually happened. There are some other news stories that don't have the same story. Or maybe it is a conspiracy.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/new...cle1290331.ece
http://regimechangeiniran.com/2007/0...leaks-iran-pl/
http://sevenstripes.com/blog/2007/01...o-attack-iran/