Selective outrage over war crimes exposes west's double standards

The international community's swift condemnation of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 was a stark contrast to the muted response to the US and Israel's war on Iran. Both acts were illegal aggression, yet the West's rhetoric about upholding universal standards has given way to selective outrage.

Moral double standards on full display

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has been a lonely voice in condemning the Iran strikes, joined by Norway and a few others who pointed to breaches of international law. In contrast, Australia's Anthony Albanese offered full-throated support, while Germany's Friedrich Merz declared it