Libya

Tehran reacts to worsening security situation in Libya

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Ismaeil Baghaei, the spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Iran expressed deep concern over the escalating military clashes in the Libyan capital.

Unrest erupts in Libya’s capital

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Violent riots have erupted in the Libyan capital, the country’s media outlets have reported.

Libyan refinery suffers damages due to armed clashes

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) has declared force majeure at the Zawiya refinery after severe damage caused by intense armed clashes early this morning.

Libya interested in joining BRICS

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – The Libyan side is interested in joining BRICS, an official of the African state said.

Libya's eastern government says all oilfields to close

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Oilfields in eastern Libya that account for almost all the country's production will be closed and production and exports halted, the eastern-based administration said on Monday.

Iran down Libya at 2024 FIVB U17 World Championship

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Iran beat Libya in straight sets (25-13, 25-16, 30-28) at the 2024 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship on Saturday.

Iran to meet Libya at FIVB Boys’ U17 World C'ship opener

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Iran's U17 volleyball team is scheduled to meet Libya in their opening match at the FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship in Bulgaria.

7 Sudanese refugees dead, 32 injured in accident in Libya

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – At least seven Sudanese refugees were killed, and 32 others sustained injuries in a dreadful traffic accident on Monday evening near the Libyan city of Kufra.

UN probing reported mass grave on Libya-Tunisia border

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – The UN human rights chief said on Tuesday that his office was following up on reports of a mass grave in the desert along the Libya-Tunisia border after the bodies of at least 65 migrants were found earlier this year.

One killed, six injured in clashes in western Libyan city

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – At least one person was killed and six injured when fierce clashes broke out on Saturday in the city of Zawiya in western Libya, prompting calls for a ceasefire to rescue families trapped in the conflict area.

Amir-Abdollahian says Iran-Libya ties on right track

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Highlighting the importance that Iran attaches to relations with Libya, the Iranian Foreign Minister said the cooperation between the two Muslim nations are on the right track and can develop in various fields.

Iran’s FM meets visiting Libyan deputy PM and health minister

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has met with Libyan Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Ramadan Abu Janah.

Iran voices readiness to produce health products with Libya

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s Food and Drug Administration (IFDA) head, Heidar Mohammadi, announced Iran’s readiness to produce joint health products with Libya during a meeting with the deputy minister of health of Libya in Tehran.

IOM:

163 illegal migrants rescued off Libyan coast in past week

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Monday said 163 illegal migrants were rescued off the coast of Libya in the past week.

Khalifa Haftar arrives in Russia for a visit Tuesday

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Military ruler of east of Libya Khalifa Haftar traveled to Russia on Tuesday for talks on the situation in the war- and flood-ravaged North African country, his forces said.

Searchers look for more than 10000 missing in flood-hit Libya

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – The death toll from devastating floods in eastern Libya has surpassed 11,000, according to the Libyan Red Crescent, as rescuers desperately try to help those who managed to survive the disaster.

Death toll hits 11,300 in Libyan city destroyed by floods

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – At least 11,300 are now believed to have died after torrents of water ripped through eastern Libya — a devastating toll that could largely have been avoided, global officials said Thursday.

Massive flooding in Eastern Libya kills over 8,000 people

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Libyan officials on Wednesday said that 8,000 were killed and 10,000 people are missing following the recent deadly flooding.

At least 5200 dead in devastating floods in Libyan city

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – The death toll from devastating floods in Libya’s eastern city of Derna has reached 5200, a official said.

Iran ready to dispatch medical aid to storm-hit Libya: Raeisi

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says that Tehran is ready to send medical and pharmaceutical aid to Libya following the recent deadly flood.

Iran FM sympathizes with Libya over deadly storm

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian expressed sympathy with the Libyan government and nation over the recent deadly storm and flooding.

Around 10,000 people missing in Libya floods

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Around 10,000 people are thought to be missing following major floods in Libya, an official from the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said on Tuesday.

2,000 dead, thousands missing as flooding sweeps Libya

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Authorities in eastern Libya said at least 2,000 people were killed and thousands more were missing after a massive flood ripped through the city of Derna following a heavy storm and rain.

Iran condoles Libya over deadly storms

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson expressed his condolences to the government and the nation of Libya over the death of a large number of citizens in a powerful Mediterranean storm.

Dozens killed by powerful storm in E Libya

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – A powerful Mediterranean storm swept through eastern Libya, damaging houses and roads and killing at least 25 people.

Former Italy PM alleges;

France downed Italian passenger jet in bid to kill Gaddafi

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Former Italian Prime Minister Giuliano Amato claimed that the French air force inadvertently fired a missile that downed Itavia Flight 870 en route from Bologna to Palermo.

Amir-Abdollahian meets Imam Musa al-Sadr family in Beirut

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met and held talks with the family of Imam Musa al-Sadr in Beirut on Friday night.