The Long List of US Bombings and the Silence of the “Global Conscience”: A Moral Charge Sheet

Whenever a non-Western country is labeled a “threat” to the global community, a question inevitably arises: Does the same standard apply to the US and its allies? The Chinese embassy in Moscow recently released a list of all the countries the US has bombed since World War II. The timing of the list is particularly significant — when the Western world was outraged by Iran’s attack on Israel but silent on the broader record of US aggression.

The List of US Bombings: A Dark Chapter in World History

The list released by China includes all the countries where the US has directly bombed or indirectly carried out military operations. They include Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Syria, Yemen, Pakistan, and many others. Some have been attacked repeatedly, while others have been bombed for decades.

This list is not just statistics, but a severe blow to the quiet moral position of the world order. This is a chapter in history that has often been suppressed in the Western media, or presented as if these actions were taken in the name of “human rights” or the “war on terror.”

Double standards: Iran vs. America

When Iran retaliated against Israel, the West was in uproar — it was declared a “threat to world peace,” there were resolutions at the United Nations, harsh statements, and talk of new sanctions. But when the United States, a “democratic champion,” bombs a country without UN approval, the West not only remains silent, but it is also described as a “necessary measure.”

This is the double standard that China has pointed its finger at.

The silence of the international community: a cowardly coincidence?

The question is: would the world have been as silent if another country had carried out such a large-scale aggression? Would the UN, the EU, or NATO have been silent spectators? Probably not. So why does the US have this special status? Is it just its military power? Or its grip on the global media? Or its influence in global institutions?

The need for public awareness

An important point here is that the people of Western society are often unaware of these actions by their governments, because the mainstream media either does not highlight such information or downplays its severity. Therefore, it is important to publicize these facts through alternative media, social media, and research-based blogs and videos.

China's message: Not just defense, a charge sheet

By releasing this list, the Chinese embassy has not only given a defense narrative, but has presented a rich moral and political charge sheet. This message is not only for Western governments, but also for global public opinion:

"Remember, who is the real threat to the world!"

Conclusion: Will the global conscience wake up?

The world must come out of this silence. Human rights standards must be the same for all. The same principles that apply to Iran or any other country should also apply to the United States and its allies.

If the world really wants to move towards a “civilized international system,” it must hold every aggressor, including the United States, accountable — and stop playing power politics in the name of “law” by targeting only weak countries.

Practical suggestions

This list should be translated into different languages ​​and shared on social media.

Documentary videos should be created on platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.

Journalists, bloggers, and human rights activists should include this topic in their narratives.

“Alternative media networks” should be created globally that highlight such incidents.