Libya

7 killed, dozens injured in fuel tanker blast in Libya

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – News sources reported that 7 people were killed and 43 others were injured due to the explosion of a fuel tanker in Libya.

13 killed, 30 injured in clashes between Libyan armed groups

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – At least 13 people have been killed in fighting between armed groups in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, a spokesman for the city’s emergency services said.

UN condemns protesters' storming of Libya's parliament

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – A senior UN official for Libya on Saturday condemned the storming of the parliament’s headquarters by offended demonstrators.

Libyan National Army repels ISIL attack on southern Sabha

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Media sources reported Tuesday morning the Libyan National Army repelled an ISIL attempt to attack the Libyan town of Ghadwa, south of the city of Sabha.

Nearly 100 die in boat tragedy in Mediterranean Sea, UN says

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – Nearly 100 people have died in international waters after setting off from Libya in an overcrowded boat, international organizations said.

Libyan PM survives assassination attempt: source

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Assailants struck Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah's car with bullets early on Thursday but he escaped unharmed, a source close to him said,

28 migrants found dead on Libyan coast

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – The bodies of 28 migrants have washed up on Libya's western coast after their boat sunk, a security official said Sunday, the latest tragedy on the world's deadliest migration route.

At least 75 migrants drowned off Libyan coasts

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – At least 75 migrants drowned off the coasts of Libya, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported on Saturday.

Son of Muammar Gaddafi runs for Libyan president

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – The son of Libya's late dictator Muammar Gaddafi has registered as a presidential candidate in December's planned election as disputes rage over the rules of a vote proposed as a way to end a decade of violence.

At least 57 migrants drown off Libyan coast: Report

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – At least 57 irregular migrants drowned in a shipwreck in the Mediterranean Sea, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Monday.

Turkish presence in Libya occupation: LNA spox

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – The Spokesman of the Libyan National Army (LNA) described the Turkish presence in the North-African country as an “occupation."

Turkish military delegation arrived in Tripoli unexpectedly

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – A Libyan source said that a high-ranking Turkish delegation of foreign and defense ministers arrived in Libya without informing Libyan officials.

Terrorist blast in Libya kills, injures 8 people

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Local media reported on Monday morning that eight people, including two senior officers, were killed and injured in a terrorist attack on a truck south of the Libyan capital of Tripoli.

Greece unhappy for not being invited to Berlin Conf. on Libya

TEHRAN, Jun. 04 (MNA) – Greece’s foreign minister expressed his dissatisfaction Thursday over Germany’s decision not to invite his country to the upcoming Berlin Conference on Libya.

Libya denies armed groups' attack on Presidency Council

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Libya denied on Saturday that armed groups entered a hotel where its Presidency Council meetings are held.

'Turkey respects Libya’s sovereignty & political unity'

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Turkey's FM Mevlut Cavusoglu said his country prioritizes protecting the sovereignty and unity of independent Libya

Nearly 340 illegal migrants rescued off Libyan coast: UNHCR

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Friday said that some 340 illegal migrants have been rescued off the coast of Libya.

Libya urges Turkey to withdraw forces

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Libya’s Foreign Minister, Najla Al-Mangoush, called on Turkey to withdraw its forces from the North-African country.

Egypt pledges support for Libya’s interim government

TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – Egypt has dramatically changed its position on the Libyan crisis.

Illegal immigrants rescued off Libya's western coast

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Above 30 illegal migrants, including women and children, have been rescued off Libya's western coast.

Iran welcomes formation of Libya’s interim executive council

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – Iran has welcomed recent political developments in Libya as the North African country elected on Friday an interim president and prime minister to govern the country until elections in December.

UN Libya forum starts voting for interim presidency council

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Participants in UN Libya talks in Switzerland cast votes on Tuesday for a new national presidency council, part of an effort to create a transitional government to oversee national elections in December.

Iran’s envoy submits credential to Libyan Pres. Council Chair

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 -(MNA) - Newly-appointed Accredited Ambassador of Iran to Libya Mohammadreza Raouf Sheybani submitted his credentials to Fayez al-Sarraj Chairman of Presidential Council and National Unity Government of Libya on Sat.

3 killed in explosion in Maritime Academy in Libya

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – At least three people have reportedly died and four others have been injured in an explosion in the Academy of Maritime Studies in the west of Tripoli this morning.

Agreement concluded in Libyan talks: UN

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – A senior UN official announced here Saturday that the Libyan delegations reached an agreement on a recommended selection mechanism for a new temporary executive authority.

Sudanese to file complaint against UAE prince in intl. courts

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – The legal counsel of the Sudanese nationals scammed by UAE firm 'Black Shield' said they were to file lawsuits with regional and international courts against ten persons from the UAE, Sudan and Libya over human trafficking.

29 organizations call for blocking arms sales to UAE

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Signing a letter, twenty-nine arms control and human rights organizations have voiced their opposition to $23 billion worth of US arms sale to the United Arab Emirates.

Pompeo criticizes Turkey’s moves taken in Karabakh, Libya

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lashed out at Turkish moves taken in Nagorno-Karabakh and Libya.

Iran emphasizes political settlement for Libya's crisis

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman noted that the crisis in Libya must be resolved through a political settlement.

By: Salman Parviz

Libyan rivals declare ceasefire

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – After nine years of political crisis, the two rival political factions in Libya announced an immediate ceasefire across the whole country on Friday.