{"id":46348,"date":"2026-03-07T23:36:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T23:36:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ternalnews.info\/?p=46348"},"modified":"2026-03-07T23:36:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T23:36:36","slug":"8-u-s-states-that-could-be-most-dangerous-if-world-war-iii-breaks-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ternalnews.info\/?p=46348","title":{"rendered":"8 U.S. States That Could Be Most Dangerous If World War III Breaks Out"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently acknowledged the possibility of retaliation on U.S. soil if tensions with Iran escalate, noting that in any war, \u201csome people will die.\u201d His remarks came as concerns grow over a potential wider conflict in the Middle East and the possibility of a broader global confrontation. Geopolitical tensions have increased following clashes between the United States and Iran, with reports indicating that more than 1,000 people have been killed in the region as fighting spreads to neighboring areas.<\/p>\n<p>Officials warn that the situation could escalate further, raising fears of a wider regional war with global consequences. When asked in an interview with Time whether Americans should worry about retaliatory attacks inside the United States, Trump said such risks are always considered. He explained that national security agencies constantly plan for potential threats but acknowledged that conflict can bring casualties.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\"><\/div>\n<p>Some world leaders believe the risk of a larger war may already be rising. Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the BBC that Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine could represent the beginning of a broader global confrontation if tensions continue to expand. Public opinion surveys also reflect growing concern. A poll by YouGov across several European countries found that between 41% and 55% of respondents believe another world war could break out within the next decade. In the United States, about 45% of Americans share that view.<\/p>\n<p>Researchers say geography could play a role in potential risks during a global conflict. States such as Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota may face greater vulnerability because of nearby missile silo sites, which could become strategic targets. 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