World War III was initially synonymous with the escalation of the Cold War (1947–1991) into direct conflict between the US-led Western Bloc and Soviet-led Eastern Bloc. WWIII News: Fears of a global war are escalating as Israel vows to strike Tehran following Iranian attacks that killed civilians near Tel Aviv. With tensions at boiling point, Iran warns it will hit Western military bases if provoked. Defence experts say Israels air campaign could be a model for future wars, including one involving cyberattacks and drone warfare. As Britain raises defence spending and the US pulls personnel from hotspots, the world watches anxiously, wondering whether ... In a sign of the growing fear that an attack could be imminent, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, as well as Poland and Finland, have announced they are withdrawing from a landmark landmine treaty as... Are we heading for World War Three? Experts give their verdicts International allies are counselling restraint after the Iranian barrage against Israel, and Russia continues to make gains in ...