With the possibility of World War III looming after the recent war in Iran and Israel, there are questions about the people in America who could be called upon to fight and who could be exempted from the fight if the war were to actually occur.
On the night of Saturday (June 21), President Donald Trump announced a major military strike against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. He also confirmed the US had targeted three crucial sites: Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan.
In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “We have concluded our highly successful attack against Three Nuclear Sites in Iran that include Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. All planes are now out of Iran’s airspace. The full weight comprised of BOMBS was dropped at the main location, Fordow. All planes are heading home.
Thank you to our amazing American Warriors. There’s not a single military in the world which could have accomplished this feat. NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE! We appreciate your focus on this issue, he said.
He also issued a clear note of warning: “ANY This retaliation by Iran in the face of the United States of AMERICA WILL be dealt with more force than that which was reported last night.. THANK YOU! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.”
Iran responded this morning (June 23) with an air strike at Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the biggest U.S. army base located in this region. Iranian state media reported the incident and verified by military officials.
A statement issued by the IRGC, which is the most powerful arm of the Iranian military, declared the following: “Iran will not leave any attack on its sovereignty unanswered,” noting that US bases in this region aren’t strong points, but they are a source of vulnerability according to BBC News .
After the strike, Trump announced that Iran and Israel had agreed to end the war. But fighting continues throughout the region, triggering fears of a broader conflict and possibly of World War III.
Because of the fact that HTML0 is a non-standard format, speculations have gotten more intense over what it is possible that the US may reinstate the draft and those who may be able to serve.
The Selective Service System (SSS) first came into use in 1917 and allowed government officials in the US federal government to select soldiers during periods of conflict. Most notable occurred at the time of the Vietnam War, which saw 1.9 million Americans recruited between 1954 between 1954 and 1975.
In 2025, the majority of male U.S. citizens and residents between the ages of 18 and 25 must be registered in the SSS. This includes immigrants who are not legally documented as well as green card holders and refugees. Anyone who fails to register may be subject to fines of upwards of $250,000.
The draft lottery usually begins with those who are 20 years old and moves on to different age groups. Participants undergo psychological and medical examinations to determine if they are fit to be eligible for service. Those who are deemed to be unfit are not eligible for service.
Certain groups could also be eligible for deferments and exemptions. These include women, people who have deep-held religious or moral convictions against conflict, students and vital caregivers, parents and employees and highly professional professionals with a high level of expertise.
The globe observes tensions grow. Many are wondering where they could go to be safe in the event of a world war breaking out.
A Doomsday map that was compiled by experts and republished in The Daily Mail identifies 12 of the most secure places that you can be located in the case of a global war. They include:
- Antarctica is an island with no political affiliation but is unhospitable.
- Iceland is A peaceful remote with little strategic significance.
- New Zealand – Neutral with natural defences and little global importance.
- Switzerland has Long-standing neutrality and vast underground nuclear facilities.
- Greenland is a neutral country, and not a lot of people.
- Indonesia – is a country that is famous for its non-aligned foreign policy attitude.
- Tuvalu is tiny and incredibly small.
- Argentina and Chile are rich in natural resources and are agriculturally self-sufficient.
- Bhutan is neutral and sheltered by its mountainous landscape.
- Fiji Remote consistently ranks top in Peace indexes.
- South Africa – Abundant in resources and backed by a solid infrastructure.
Although these locations could provide theoretical security in the context of geography and neutrality, Experts hope that these scenarios will never be taken into consideration.