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The Jackpod: Hold the tiger

caption: Iraqi protesters gather in front of the Iranian Embassy, during a rally to show solidarity with Iran and oppose the U.S. threats of a military strike, in Baghdad, Iraq, Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)
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Iraqi protesters gather in front of the Iranian Embassy, during a rally to show solidarity with Iran and oppose the U.S. threats of a military strike, in Baghdad, Iraq, Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)
AP Photo/Hadi Mizban

On Point news analyst Jack Beatty on the lack of justification for, and potential consequences of, a U.S. military strike in Iran.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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