What is America's Plan B against Iran?

Following the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israel, scarcely a day passes without news of rocket or drone strikes on American targets in Iraq and Syria. Orchestrated by groups identified as proxies of the Iranian government, these attacks persist despite repeated warnings from American officials. The challenge posed by Iran's proxy groups has entangled America for several decades — a challenge yet unresolved due to a lack of a clear strategy to contain the Islamic Republic. So, what is America's Plan B? Forty-four years ago, the Islamic Republic solidified its existence by taking American diplomats hostage at the U.S….