Which countries would be safest to be in if World War III broke out

After US President Donald Trump bombed Iran because it was alleged the nation was developing nuclear weapons, it’s understandable that people in the UK might be scared.

When the news hit that Trump had ordered three strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow, some wondered about what the UK’s involvement would be.

Iran then responded by allegedly attempting to bomb United States air bases in Qatar and Iraq, with minimal damage.

Iran and Israel continued to fire missiles at one another, with Trump calling for a ceasefire, but tensions have been mounting.

The Iran vs Israel conflict

It all began when Israel attacked nuclear and military sites in Iran on Friday 13 June, after alleging that the nation was developing nuclear weapons.

Even though calls were made for the two countries to come together and talk it out, it failed, resulting in more deaths and attacks.

Iran and Israel's war is tense (anton petrus/Getty Images)

Iran's health ministry issued a statement, which claimed that 610 people had been killed and 4,746 injured in Israeli strikes and 28 people had been further killed since June 13.

Israel’s military shared it had hit more than 900 targets in Iran, killing 11 Iranian nuclear scientists and 30 senior security officials during its campaign of strikes.

When the US got involved, Iran was not happy and soon after, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was telling British citizens to be prepared for war, sparking panic.

The UK would not fare well (Gary Yeowell / Getty Images)

What would happen if the UK was bombed by a nuclear weapon?

Of course, it’s only natural to be scared that something could happen considering the fact that historically, the US and the UK have worked together to engage in wars.

But things were heightened when Labour ministers urged the UK to 'actively prepare for the possibility of the UK coming under direct threat, potentially in a wartime scenario.'

The National Security Strategy revealed it is 'the first time in many years' that this has had to be considered, stating: "Some adversaries are laying the foundations for future conflict, positioning themselves to move quickly to cause major disruption to our energy and or supply chains, to deter us from standing up to their aggression."

Even a simulation was created by NuclearSecrecy.com's Nuke Map, which shows what would happen if a nuclear weapon was dropped on Westminster in London.

The blast and fallout would impact a 2.97 KM area, making a large portion of England uninhabitable.

The Campaign For Nuclear Disarmament claim more than a million people would be killed. There would be 'moderate blast damage radius' covering an area of 134Km2.

Any damage would likely reach Chiswick, Streatham, Tooting, Stratford, Hampstead, Lewisham, Greenwich, and Sydenham, Wembley, Edgware, Hounslow, Barking, Chipping Barnet, Croydon, Sutton, Woolwich and Enfield.

Long-term, billions of people could starve to death because of the impact on food production.

What do the countries have in common? (fotograzia/Getty Images)

What makes a country 'safe' from the Iran vs Israel war?

While the UK might not be safe from a nuke or two, and neither is the US with how Trump has been getting involved in the conflict - there are a lot of countries that should be able to get away unscathed. But why? Well, there’s a lot of reasons for this.

For instance, the distance from the warring countries is a bonus if it’s further away as possible as missiles can only travel a certain distance depending on capabilities.

There’s also the question of whether a country has the space to hide from a nuke blast and fallout, or whether their climate can provide a good condition to recover.

Then, there’s their political stance. If a country tends to steer clear of conflict, conflict tends to steer clear of them too.

If a nation has great food supplies, particularly if it’s naturally growing and doesn’t need to be imported, chances are they’ll be able to fare better than the UK, which imports many products that we can’t source locally.

There’s a lot involved in what makes a country safe, and unfortunately, the UK doesn’t have those things.

Safe countries don't have to worry about nukes (Mark Meredith / Getty Images)

What are the safest countries to live in?

Countries that have the type of environment or political protection that is mentioned above can pretty much rest assured that they’re likely to be safe from being dragged into the war.

There are so many, such as Antarctica with its incredible distance from warring countries.

Iceland is also known as one of the most peaceful countries that has never participated in a large-scale war. It's also out of the way so any European or Middle Eastern conflict is unlikely to include them.

As for New Zealand. they too are out of the way and with its mountainous terrain, they could be protected well.

Switzerland is notorious for remaining neutral during wars, and with its mountains and nuclear shelters, it's pretty safe from strikes.

Greenland is the world's largest island, and with its political neutrality and remote location, who would want to bomb them?

Indonesia also boasts a a neutral foreign policy, so it's unlikely to be targeted.

Tuvalu is home to just 11,000 residents, and is essentially isolated on the map.

Argentina boasts large crops like wheat, and could easily survive a nuclear winter if needed.

Bhutan declared neutrality in 1971, and its position on the map means that it's sheltered from raining strikes.

Chile's 4,000 miles of coastline and natural resources provide safety from nukes, and Fiji's remote location and dense forests are a great pairing for any sort of attack.

As for South Africa, they too are safe as they have land, water, and resources.