Trump administration on the brink of major war with Iran, report warns

WASHINGTON – The Trump administration is closer to a major war in the Middle East than most Americans realize, with a potential conflict that could begin soon, according to a report by Axios.

A U.S. military campaign in Iran would likely manifest as a large-scale offensive lasting several weeks. Sources indicate the operation would resemble a full-scale war rather than a series of limited strikes.

The report contrasted the potential escalation with last month’s precision military operation in Venezuela, noting that a confrontation with Iran would be significantly larger in scale and intensity. Specific details regarding the timing and nature of the potential operations have not yet been made public.

A large-scale military confrontation between the United States and Iran would trigger immediate and severe global repercussions, extending far beyond the borders of the Middle East. The primary and most acute impact would be felt in the energy markets. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime choke point for approximately one-fifth of the world’s oil supply, would face an immediate threat. Any closure or significant disruption to this route would likely cause global crude prices to skyrocket, sparking an energy shock capable of tipping major economies into recession.

For Vietnam, a net importer of refined petroleum products, the domestic fallout would be punishing. Surging fuel prices would drive up transport and production costs, stoking inflation and placing immense pressure on Hanoi to maintain macroeconomic stability.

The geopolitical implications are equally significant. A protracted conflict with Iran would consume the bulk of Washington’s diplomatic capital and military resources, inevitably diluting its focus on other regions—most notably the Indo-Pacific. This shift in strategic bandwidth could create a power vacuum in the South China Sea, offering Beijing an opening to increase its maritime assertiveness with less risk of a robust U.S. counter-response. Ultimately, a war in the Middle East could indirectly recalibrate the regional balance of power, presenting Vietnam and its neighbors with a destabilizing set of new security challenges.

A potential conflict with Iran would hit Vietnamese-American families where it hurts most. Surging gas prices and oil-driven inflation would place an immense burden on the small businesses that form the backbone of our community, from the nail salon industry to phở restaurants in Little Saigons across the country. Furthermore, with thousands of Vietnamese-Americans currently serving in the U.S. military, the threat of deployment to a conflict zone creates a profound sense of anxiety for their families back home.