# This Is How World War 3 Could Actually Start

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Podcast: [The Chris Cuomo Project](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-chris-cuomo-project-5588136)
Published: 2026-03-24T07:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Chris Cuomo breaks down why the current conflict with Iran could escalate far beyond what the White House is anticipating. Cuomo argues that the real danger isn’t just the initial strike, but everything that follows — from Hezbollah re-engaging along Israel’s northern border to instability across the Middle East and the risk of global escalation. He lays out how choke points like the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt trade, why proxy groups matter more than ever, and how quickly this could expand beyond a regional conflict. At the center of the analysis is a key question: what happens when a war is started without a clear plan for how it ends — or who gets pulled in next? Join The Chris Cuomo Project on YouTube for ad-free episodes, early releases, exclusive access to Chris, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@chriscuomo/join Follow and subscribe to The Chris Cuomo Project on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube for new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday: https://linktr.ee/cuomoproject Sign up for your $1 per month trial today at https://shopify.com/chrisc Get 15% off OneSkin with the code cuomo at https://www.oneskin.co/cuomo #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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