Libya

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.

Egypt Parl. endorses troop deployment in Libya

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – After a closed-session, the Egyptian Parliament has approved the deployment of troops outside the country which will pave the ground for military intervention in Libya.

Iran, Russia discuss latest regional developments

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Moscow met and held talks with Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, Special Presidential Presentative on the Middle East on the latest regional developments.

Leader’s advisor rules out any possibility of talks with ‘criminal’ Trump

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – A military aide to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution said that there will be no talks with the United States.

Tehran calls for respecting Libya’s integrity amid increased foreign intervention

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – A spokesperson with the Iranian Foreign Ministry said that countries should respect Libya’s integrity and the right of its people to determine their political fate.

Gas export to Turkey to resume by end of current month: Zarif

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – In a joint press conference with his Turkish counterpart, the Iranian foreign minister said that the transfer of natural gas to Turkey will resume by the end of the current month.

Amir Abdollahian slams US, Zionists for creating decade-old crisis in Libya

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the Iranian parliament speaker's special adviser on international affairs, strongly criticized the US and the Zionist regime for causing a decade-old crisis in Libya.

Russian, Turkish foreign ministers back Libya ceasefire in call: Moscow

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu backed an immediate ceasefire in Libya during a phone call on Thursday, Russia’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

By: Salman Parviz

Prospects of normalization grim in Libya

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Analysts say that Libya is one of the most important crisis to watch for in 2020 because of the involvement of Russia and Turkey. More importantly, the plight of the Libyans after almost 10 years of civil war cannot be ignored.