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Experts Warn: Key U.S. Cities Targeted in Potential WWIII

1/19/2026

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A nuclear expert identifies Honolulu, Hawaii, Shreveport, Louisiana, Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, as U.S. cities likely to be targeted in a potential World War III scenario.
Major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago would be targeted to undermine U.S. morale.
Washington, D.C., the seat of government, would likely face attacks as well.
Concerns about global conflict have intensified following recent geopolitical tensions.

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Story summary

A nuclear expert identifies Honolulu, Hawaii, Shreveport, Louisiana, Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, as U.S. cities likely to be targeted in a potential World War III scenario.
Major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago would be targeted to undermine U.S. morale.
Washington, D.C., the seat of government, would likely face attacks as well.
Concerns about global conflict have intensified following recent geopolitical tensions.