With everything happening in the world right now, many residents of the Bay State are questioning how safe we are. While there isn’t an immediate threat to the state itself, this only raises the question: if a World War 3 were to occur, how safe would Massachusetts be?
Iran Airstrike
Last weekend, the United States and Israel carried out synchronized airstrikes against Iran to target its nuclear and missile programs. In response, Iran retaliated by launching missile attacks on Israeli targets and major transportation centers in the Gulf region, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Given the worsening situation, President Donald Trump announced on Monday (March 2) that the United States is prepared to extend its military efforts in Iran, contrary to initial expectations that the operation would end within a few weeks.
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The Eight ‘Most Dangerous’ States If World War 3 Breaks Out
Newsweek conducted a simulation beforehand to evaluate the radiation exposure risk across different regions. This analysis, carried out prior to the US attacks on Iran, aimed to identify the states most likely to experience the immediate impact of a nuclear strike.
The outlet reports that the most vulnerable states are Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota. Their risk stems from their proximity to military bases, ICBM silos, and missile defense installations, which would be likely targets in a nuclear attack…