Israel Gaza War: What is America’s Plan B against Iran?

After the recent attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7, we keep hearing about more rocket and drone strikes on Americans in Iraq and Syria. These attacks are carried out by groups linked to Iran, despite the warnings from the U.S. government.

This problem with Iran's groups challenging the U.S. has been going on for many years. There's no clear plan to deal with it, and we're wondering, what's America's Plan B?
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The trouble started 44 years ago when Iran took American diplomats as hostages in Tehran. This event marked a new challenge for the U.S. Iran has been anti-American ever since, considering the U.S.

 not just a rival but an enemy. Iran's Revolutionary Guard has supported many groups attacking the U.S. and its allies in Iraq and Syria. It's not just a war of words; it's happening on the ground, challenging American policies in the Middle East.


The ultimate goal is to make the U.S. leave the region, weaken its allies, and dominate the Middle East. But why does Iran have so many groups in Iraq, and why are they supporting movements in Gaza and Lebanon? It's about spreading Iran's model throughout the Middle East, based on anti-American and anti-Israel sentiments, often referred to as the "octopus." The worrying part is that these groups under Iran could align with other rivals of the U.S., like Russia and China.


For the past two decades, the U.S. has mainly focused on Iran's nuclear program. But now, the real question is, what's the alternative plan to deal with this regime?

Firstly, the focus should be on mental and political aspects, recognizing that there's no chance of cooperation or behavior change from the Iranian government. The U.S. needs to let go of the fantasy that they can work together.


Next, the U.S. must update its understanding of Iran's reality. The Iranian people, in contrast to their government, generally want friendship with the West and America. Instead of fruitless talks with a stubborn enemy, the U.S. should have a comprehensive strategy to support the Iranian people and those against the Islamic Republic.


Lastly, countering the Iranian government isn't solely the responsibility of the U.S. There should be a strong international mechanism to curb Iran's destructive actions in the Middle East. The threat posed by Iran is as significant as Russia's threat in the Baltic region. The international community needs to focus on both and coordinate efforts to confront these threats.

In essence, Plan B means a shift in strategy. It doesn't have to be a military plan, but it's about moving away from engaging with a stubborn enemy and envisioning a different Iran. The first strategy has been costly and hasn't yielded results. Now is the time to give the second one a chance. We kindly request you to disseminate this news and provide your insights in the comments section. Thank you

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