Fears of a new world war have grown stronger \u2014 especially as Trump says that \u201dthe big wave hasn\u2019t even happened.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n But if disaster strikes, there are measures you can take to improve your likelihood of survival.<\/strong><\/p>\n The killing of Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, by joint U.S.-Israeli strikes sent shockwaves around the world. With Iran responding by launching drones and missiles at countries with strong ties to the United States, fears of a broader conflict, or even a third world war, have intensified.<\/p>\n \u201cWe haven\u2019t even started hitting them hard. The big wave hasn\u2019t even happened. The big one is coming soon,\u201d Trump told\u00a0CNN\u00a0earlier this week.<\/p>\n Several countries in the Middle East are now involved in the conflict between Iran, U.S and Israel. When you add the war involving Russia and Ukraine, Pakistan\u2019s bombings of Afghanistan, and the heightened tensions between China and Taiwan, it\u2019s not surprising that many people are feeling worried.<\/p>\n Aleksandr Dugin \u2014 often described as \u201cPutin\u2019s brain\u201d due to his perceived ideological sway in Moscow \u2014 has escalated his rhetoric as Middle East tensions intensify, declaring that \u201cWorld War 3 has already begun.\u201d<\/p>\n He cautioned that continued military pressure on Iran could destabilize the situation further and trigger a dangerous global chain reaction.<\/p>\n Even outside the immediate danger zones, officials and experts are issuing guidance on how to prepare in case the unthinkable happens.<\/p>\n Governments in Europe and North America have reminded citizens to consider basic emergency preparedness measures, even if the likelihood of large-scale war remains uncertain.<\/p>\n The European Union has long promoted readiness strategies for its member states<\/p>\n Last year, EU Crisis Management Commissioner Hadja Lahbib advised households to prepare for 72 hours of self-sufficiency. Her recommended emergency kit includes essentials such as:<\/p>\n \u201cReady for anything must become our new European way of life,\u201d Lahbib said on social media, emphasizing the importance of planning ahead.<\/p>\n Countries like Sweden, Finland, and Norway have already distributed official pamphlets urging citizens to stockpile food, water, and locate safe shelters.<\/p>\n The Swedish government even issued a\u00a032-page guide\u00a0detailing steps to take in the event of a nuclear or conventional attack. Measures include sealing windows and doors with tape to block radioactive dust and filling bathtubs and sinks with water.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/03\/04110737\/GettyImages-2264384796-scaled.jpg\")
Inside the \u201c72-hour self-sufficiency\u201d method<\/h2>\n
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Lessons from Scandinavia<\/h2>\n
How to stay alive if WW3 breaks out after Trump\u2019s \u2018big one\u2019 warning<\/h1>\n
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