There are several hot spots around the world ready to break out. It is quite possible that the US will end up having to fight a two-front war, one in the middle east and another one against China or Russia. This could end up being a challenging World War 3 situation.
We are seeing wars starting in many locations around the world today. The latest one is in the Crimea area, which is north of Iran and east of Turkey. Azerbaijan has launched an attack on Crimea to take back an area controlled and occupied by the Crimea Christian population. In less than a week of fighting well over 1,200 soldiers have died on both sides as tank battles, drones, aircraft and ground troops battle for territory. Turkey, a NATO nation, along with Israel are working with Azerbaijan to fight against Crimea. Russia and Iran are verbally on the side of Crimea but so far haven’t contributed ground forces in the war.
As this is going on tens of thousands of India troops are gathered against a similar number of Chinese troops in a remote mountainous area preparing for a war. India and China are the most populous nations on earth and both have nuclear weapons.
In the South China sea, the US is squaring off with China on territorial disputes, oil and gas drilling rights and shipping lanes – along with the breakaway nation of Taiwan and the freedom seekers of Hong Kong.
Then add the issue of communist North Korea saber rattling against the US, Japan and South Korea, and we truly have the beginnings of World War 3, if and when they erupt into warfare.
The UK and NATO nations are also involved in this planning
for global wars. The UK has been repositioning their troops, aircraft and ships for a war involving Hong Kong. So, when the war breaks out between China and the US in the South China sea, the UK will join the conflict as our ally and then take back Hong Kong. Australia also plays a big role in all of this, and their ships and troops are already prepositioned for the war with China. By any definition the major nations are preparing for a world war.
Another genuine concern is the Israeli/Iran conflict that could break out at any time. This historical animosity requires more in-depth studies which demands our attention so we can better understand how we got into this dangerous and chaotic situation. This is a conflict that has been building for decades.

Israel has between 200 and 400 nukes that they admit to having. Which they can deliver by jet bombers, submarine missiles, ship missiles and land-based missiles. Not to mention by delivery in vehicles and covertly preplaced into enemy cities.
The Iron Dome defense system has proven efficient, but the recent smaller missile attacks have proven that when the radical Muslims attack with several missiles at a time, it overwhelms the Iron Dome defense system and missiles do get through. This is a recent development that Israel is very concerned about, since their enemies have over 150,000 missiles they can rain down on Israeli cities.

According to military sources in the middle east and several other high-level sources in the US government, Iran already has a minimum of 12 nuclear bombs and could have as many as 40. The nukes they possess were acquired on the black market over the years from a variety of sources like the collapsed Soviet Union, Pakistan and North Korea. This reality is known to Israel, which makes them extra paranoid about what Iran can do in a war. This has been withheld from the press and Israeli citizens since it would cause a panic.
Israel expected pro-Israel Trump to go to war with Iran after Obama refused to do so, but he’s been dragging his feet the past 4 years and ignored their pleas - and now the responsibility is on Israel's shoulders to make a pre-emptive strike before it’s too late. However, Trump's promise to defend them if and when a war breaks out with Iran, is the green light Israel needed to go ahead with the attack on Iran.
Since the US government agencies and the Pentagon believes Iran already has nukes, the risk is real, and it is not only not going away - the risk of an Iranian nuclear attack is building stronger everyday against Israel.
The Israelis believe Iran and other Muslim nations are always plotting against them. This is the driving force of the Israeli mindset since their founding. This fear of destruction, fear of death and fear of another holocaust is their primary motivation and “national psychosis” which defines who they are as a nation and a people. It is also why they control the US congress and lobby US politicians so they can retain favors from the US that will help Israel defend itself and maintain its survival and avoidance of a second holocaust. This issue of survival is important to the Israeli leadership because a war with Iran has not been a matter of IF but a matter of WHEN. As the inevitable conflict with Iran approaches all they needed was the green light from Trump, and now they have it.
The Israelis know by experience from the Obama-Biden administration that they would not go to war for Israel. This is why they are wanting to do a pre-emptive strike against Iran while Trump is president and firmly in power.
A war against Iran won’t be a cake walk like it would be with Libya, Syria or Lebanon. Iran is a large Mid East nation and they are prepared for war. But, are they prepared for a nuclear war? The best scenario sees them destroying Israel with a nuke or two, and then being decimated in return. Not a happy ending for ether country. If they win - they lose. If they hold back and allow a massive attack on their country to be unanswered, they very well could end up a controlled country and a vassal state. All of their options won't be palatable in the least.
If Iran wants to make any showing at all after Israel attacks, they will have to go all out or stay home and absorb the hits. This means the pressure is on Iran to hit Israel as hard as possible or be totally destroyed. Since Israel knows the Iranians understand this, it gives the Israelis the impetus to do a pre-emptive attack BEFORE Iran can destroy Israel.
The big question is, how big of an attack will Israel employ? Not hitting them hard enough opens the door for a retaliation that they didn't predict or can’t defend against. Israel has their work cut out for them on just how hard to hit them.

Israeli leaders considered whether Iran will be stronger 5 years from now or weaker. Will holding back and allowing a perceived enemy to build up more weapons of mass destruction be worse for Israel or better for them? They concluded that Iran is a threat to them now and in the future, and the longer they wait the stronger Iran will become.
They do not believe that Muslim hatred towards them will go away. In their opinion, waiting longer to attack won’t be an advantage for Israel, but distinctly worse. In fact, waiting to attack could guarantee total military victory by Iran in the near future, even if Iran is destroyed in the process. Which they would be. Israeli leaders have the holocaust on their minds and feel, right or wrong, that they must prevent an attack on Israel before it takes place. These are the things that were discussed when the Israeli defense minister was visiting the Pentagon and the White house.
Leaders in Israel and the news media have announced that Iran is a few short weeks away from having enough nuclear material to make 2 bombs. (In addition to the nukes they already have.) If they’re taking that estimate seriously, I would assume they would have no choice but to attack Iran ASAP.

The US military is already in the gulf region surrounding Iran with tens of thousands of troops. An entire fleet of US Navy ships are in place after passing through the Suez Canal. This won't be a protracted, drawn out war, it will be quick and deadly for both sides and the outcome is undetermined.
People may ask, how can Israel and the US takeover Iran when they don't have the man power ready to occupy Iran and carry on a ground war? Answer: There will be no ground war against Iran, and no occupation of Iran like what happened in Iraq. This bombing campaign is to simply pacify Iran and prompt a major regime change that would be friendly with Israel from then on.
The writing is on the wall for Israel now. With Muslims increasing in numbers and in military power, the Israelis feel their days are numbered in that small country, surrounded by enemies. When you add Iran being a nuclear power and a mortal enemy, it is a recipe for disaster for Israel and totally unacceptable. That’s why they feel compelled to make a first strike before it’s too late. They know they are unpopular and hated, and they can be overrun by Muslims that are all around them. Even with all their nukes they know they cannot stop the Muslims from rushing in someday. This means the repercussions of US ships being sunk, planes going down and bases being bombed doesn't matter anymore, it will happen eventually anyway - if Israel doesn't act first and then gain military support from the US. In modern warfare: "He who makes the makes the first blow has the advantage".

Once attacked, will the Iranians retaliate? The Iranians are a proud people and have exercised restraint in the past. But they will be forced by their dignity and pride to retaliate. Keep in mind their religious beliefs detail a prophetic war where many of their people will be martyred, and once that happens their Muslim messiah will return and save them. This event then is actually welcomed by the Shia Muslims and they greatly desire a full war with Israel and the US. Their beliefs are ingrained in them to the point they do not fear death and welcome being martyred. Trying to take the high road of diplomacy with Israel and gather international support will be the last thing on their minds. Besides, exactly what country will come to their aid in time? Russia? China? The US is prepared to back up their play all the way to a full nuclear war with several enemies at the same time.
A war with Iran by itself won't shock anyone. But a war that includes nuclear weapons will send the world into an emotional tail spin. It will be the first time since World War 2 that nukes were used in a war - that is 75 years ago. The concept of nuclear weapons being used openly anywhere will bring images of massive destruction to the masses. They will extrapolate in their minds that if they could be used there, they could be used anywhere - and perhaps on my country and my city. That realization will be a shock to the world and rightfully so. All of these events - that are beyond our control - illustrates how important it is to be self-sufficient and away from the larger cities in these troubled times. George Eaton