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War Heat Map — Live World War 3 (War 3.0) Tracker

WarHeatMap.app is a free, real-time war heat map and live World War 3 (WW3 / War 3.0) tracker. It plots 4,000+ verified global conflict events on one interactive map, updated live from open-source intelligence (OSINT). It covers the U.S.–Iran war and Strait of Hormuz crisis (Operation Epic Fury), the Russia–Ukraine war, Israel–Gaza and Israel–Lebanon, Sudan, Myanmar and the DRC — including dark-fleet tanker movements and live U.S. and IRGC naval assets.

What WarHeatMap.app tracks

WarHeatMap.app aggregates and verifies open-source intelligence to plot 4,000+ conflict events across 30+ active war zones on a single live map. Every event is sourced, time-stamped and geolocated, so you see what actually happened and where — not propaganda. Coverage spans strikes, troop movements, naval deployments and casualty events worldwide, refreshed continuously.

The U.S.–Iran / Strait of Hormuz crisis, live

WarHeatMap.app tracks the 2026 U.S.–Iran confrontation around the Strait of Hormuz in real time: U.S. Central Command strikes, IRGC responses, the collapse of tanker transit, and the naval assets of both sides across the Persian Gulf, the Red Sea and the eastern Mediterranean.

Track the Ukraine war front line in real time

The Ukraine tracker follows the current front line, overnight drone and missile barrages, Ukrainian deep-strike operations against Russian oil refineries and the sanctions-busting shadow tanker fleet, and civilian casualty events — all verified and dated from open-source intelligence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a war heat map?

A war heat map is a live, interactive map that visualizes active armed conflicts worldwide in real time — plotting verified strikes, troop movements, naval assets and casualty events so you can see where fighting is happening right now. WarHeatMap.app is a free, real-time war heat map tracking 4,000+ verified conflict events, updated continuously from open-source intelligence (OSINT).

Where can I find a live map of World War 3 / WW3?

WarHeatMap.app is a free live map of the World War 3 / War 3.0 escalation, tracking every major active front in real time: Russia–Ukraine, the U.S.–Iran / Strait of Hormuz crisis (Operation Epic Fury), Israel–Gaza and Israel–Lebanon, Sudan, Myanmar and the DRC. It shows 4,000+ verified events, dark-fleet tanker movements, and U.S. and IRGC naval assets on one interactive heat map.

Is World War 3 happening in 2026?

As of 2026 there is no formally declared World War 3, but multiple major powers are engaged in simultaneous, interconnected armed conflicts — including a direct U.S.–Iran confrontation around the Strait of Hormuz (Operation Epic Fury), the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war, and Israel's operations in Gaza and Lebanon. WarHeatMap.app calls this escalation War 3.0 and tracks all active fronts live.

What countries are involved in active wars in 2026?

Active 2026 conflicts tracked on WarHeatMap.app include Russia and Ukraine; the United States and Iran (Strait of Hormuz / Operation Epic Fury); Israel with Gaza and Lebanon; the civil war in Sudan; the conflict in Myanmar; and fighting in the Democratic Republic of the Congo — more than 30 active zones, updated live.

What is OSINT and how does WarHeatMap use it?

OSINT (open-source intelligence) is intelligence gathered from publicly available sources — news, official statements, satellite imagery, ship-tracking data and verified social media. WarHeatMap.app aggregates and verifies OSINT to plot 4,000+ conflict events on a live global map.

Is WarHeatMap.app free?

Yes. WarHeatMap.app is a completely free, real-time global conflict tracker — there is no paywall. All 4,000+ verified events, every active front, and the live map are open to everyone.

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Two vessels targeted by unidentified projectiles in Strait of Hormuz [IRAN]·Iran rial hits record low amid US-Iran conflict [IRAN]·Reported attack on tanker off Omani coast [OMAN]·North Korea launches ballistic missile into Sea of Japan [NORTH KOREA]·Russian airstrike damages Northern Bridge in Kyiv [UKRAINE]·US national security aides hold secret talks on Iran [UNITED STATES]·U.S. deploys additional 9,000 troops to Middle East [UNITED STATES]·Ukrainian forces strike Russian drone facility near Donetsk [UKRAINE]·Escalation in US-Iran standoff [IRAN]·President Trump rejects Iran's Hormuz proposal [IRAN]
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TOTAL EVENTS
749
tracked
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CRITICAL
105
alerts
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CONFLICTS
15
active theaters
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CASUALTIES
290.5K
reported
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DISPLACED
595K
persons
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COUNTRIES
42
affected
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▸ EVENTS TIMELINE · 30D
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CRITICAL: 105HIGH: 393MEDIUM: 245LOW: 6749EVENTS
CRITICAL: 105
HIGH: 393
MEDIUM: 245
LOW: 6
▸ EVENTS BY REGION
Europe
402
Asia
243
Africa
65
North America
36
Middle East
2
Global
1
▸ TOP EVENT TYPES
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▸ MOST AFFECTED COUNTRIES
01Ukraine▶
☠ 283,456275 events
02Iran▶
☠ 443137 events
03Russia▶
☠ 28109 events
04Sudan▶
☠ 6,16658 events
05United States▶
36 events
06Yemen▶
☠ 13522 events
07Saudi Arabia▶
☠ 8721 events
08Lebanon▶
☠ 5819 events
▸ ACTIVE CONFLICT THEATERS
Russia-Ukraine War▶
☠ 283,484!45421 events
US-Iran Conflict▶
☠ 461!43207 events
Sudanese Civil War▶
☠ 6,166!663 events
Red Sea Crisis▶
☠ 208!620 events
Israel-Hezbollah Conflict▶
☠ 58!218 events
Israel-Hamas War▶
☠ 12!28 events
Korean Peninsula Tensions▶
2 events
Iraq Conflict▶
2 events
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US increases military presence in Middle East amid Iran tensions

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Iran · Middle East
Oct 02, 2026
CONFLICT: US-Iran Conflict
The United States is deploying a third aircraft carrier strike group and approximately 9,000 troops to the Middle East. The buildup occurs as President Trump weighs potential new strikes against Iran, following threats of retaliation if links are confirmed between Tehran and a recent incident involving an Israel-bound flight.
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