A historian has suggested that World War III may already be underway, citing three key signs. Professor Anthony Glees, Emeritus Professor at the University of Buckingham, pointed to the recent conflict between Israel, the United States, and Iran as evidence of a global war taking hold.
On February 28, Israel and the US launched an attack on Iran, alleging the regime was planning to produce a nuclear weapon. Since then, Iran has launched hundreds of drones and missiles against Israel and other nations across the Middle East, including Cyprus. US President Donald Trump described the war against Iran as 'very complete, pretty much'.
Professor Glees identified three signs: the decision by major powers to go to war, the mindset of leaders involved, and the commitment to continuing conflicts. He argued that both World War I and World War II were 'wars of choice', as is the attack on Iran. He noted that there is no evidence Iran was planning to attack the US or Israel, and that such wars can escalate into global conflicts.
Glees also highlighted the mentality of leaders like Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who believe 'might is right' and disregard international law. He warned that a war of choice against one enemy can easily be turned against any enemy, risking a wider conflict. Despite the risks, he noted that nuclear weapons make a full-scale nuclear war unlikely, but conventional wars could still spread globally.
