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Safest US States To Be In If WW3 Broke Out As Fears Grow
A list of the safest US states to be in if World War 3 were to break out has been revealed.
Published on Mar. 10, 2026
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With the US and Israel launching a bombing campaign against Iran, fears have arisen that a third world war could be upon us. Several nations in the Middle East have already been drawn into the conflict with Iran. According to reports, the early attacks on Iran took the life of the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The war in Iran has severely disrupted the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, and experts maintain that major US nuclear bases could be targeted by Iran.
Why it matters
The US President has claimed the war in Iran is already won, but it is not over. Gasoline prices have surged across America, and the war has severely disrupted the flow of oil. If Iran were to target the silos where the US nuclear weapons are developed, it could be catastrophic for life in the respective states.
The details
According to Newsweek's calculations, states like Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Montana, and North Dakota would be exposed to radiation levels of 1 Gy to 84 Gy, with a level of just 8 Gy being fatal. On the other hand, states like Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan would only be exposed to radiation levels of 0.001 Gy to 0.5 Gy.
- The US and Israel launched a bombing campaign against Iran over the past week.
- Several US service members have already lost their lives in the Middle East.
- The early attacks on Iran took the life of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- Gasoline prices have surged across America in the wake of the attacks on Iran, with the average price of gas rising $0.48 a gallon over the past week.
The players
Donald Trump
The US President who has claimed the war in Iran is already won, but it is not over.
Mojtaba Khamenei
The new Supreme Leader of Iran, who is described as a hardliner close to the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
The former Supreme Leader of Iran, who was killed in the early attacks on Iran.
What they’re saying
“I think the war is very complete, pretty much.”
— Donald Trump, US President (CBS News)
“We've wiped every single force in Iran out, very completely. They have no leadership. It's all been blown up.”
— Donald Trump, US President (CBS News)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.
