President Donald Trump has openly acknowledged a grim reality: in the event of war with Iran, “some people will die.” As global tensions spike, questions about safety on U.S. soil have become more urgent than ever.
The conflict in the Middle East is already devastating, with over 1,000 reported casualties and neighboring nations feeling the ripple effects. Officials warn that a broader regional war could spark a much larger, even global, crisis. When asked about the possibility of attacks on American soil, Trump admitted the risk is real: “We plan for it… but yeah, you know, we expect some things,” he said.
It’s not just the U.S. that faces rising concern. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has suggested that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could already mark the start of a wider global confrontation. Public perception echoes this fear: a YouGov survey across the U.S. and Europe found that 41–55% of respondents believe another world war could erupt within the next decade—and most expect nuclear weapons to play a role.
Safest Areas in the U.S.
Experts highlight that geography matters. Regions near key military installations, like missile silos, could be high-risk targets. Central states such as Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota sit close to these strategic sites, making them more vulnerable in a worst-case nuclear scenario.
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