A video clip of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi resurfaced online of her defending former President Obama’s decision to strike Libya without congressional approval. Pelosi recently said that President Donald Trump should have gotten approval from Congress before striking Iran. "You’re saying that the president did not need authorization initially and still does not need any authorization from Congress on Libya?" a reporter from the video is heard asking Pelosi in 2011. Trump has not weighed out boots on the ground in Iran, according to an exclusive interview with the New York Post.

The vessel, identified as the Arctic Metagaz, was reportedly destroyed around 4 a.m. local time between Malta and Libya. Shipping and maritime security sources told Reuters the tanker was ablaze, though no official distress signal had been recorded. If confirmed, the destruction of the Arctic Metagaz could mark the first known instance of an LNG carrier being blown up in a conflict-related attack. Authorities said environmental damage was unlikely, as the vessel was believed to be carrying LNG rather than crude oil. The incident marks a sharp escalation in maritime risk across the Mediterranean, a region increasingly touched by the widening conflict.

He recognises that Iran is a complex and diverse reality, without discounting that a sizeable minority of Iranian society still supports the murderous regime. In his role as Vice President of the European Parliament’s Delegation for Relations with Iran, Attard has championed human rights in Iran, pushed resolutions condemning repression, advocated targeted sanctions, and crucially called for the IRGC’s designation as a terrorist group. He has also engaged Iranian diaspora communities, urging the EU to link diplomacy to accountability and rights. “In the absence of military intervention, it was hard to imagine change in Iran. “Iran before 1979, despite being itself repressive, was a sort of cultural beacon for the rest of the region,” Attard says.

Their total volume was 2,235,176,369 dinars during the same period. The total volume for these was 11,735,207,353 dinars. The total operations executed via electronic applications reached 43,304,277. Their total transactions reached 44,638,566,521 dinars. Their acceptance points reached 6,096.

They therefore urged all Libyan stakeholders to engage fully, seriously and without delay with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya's political road map. The members of the Security Council noted the importance of progress towards the unification of all institutions, including military and security institutions, and underscored the importance of safeguarding the unity and independence of the judicial system. The members of the Security Council called for the implementation of the Unified Development Programme and stressed the importance of establishing a unified budget to prevent further economic deterioration. The members of the Council reaffirmed their respect for the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of Libya, and the need to refrain from external interference. They called upon the international community to support the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) in the implementation of their mandate.

Authorities have reintroduced a barcode-based vehicle registration system for fuel distribution in southern Libya starting in March. The step is aimed at limiting fuel smuggling to Sudan and ensuring that subsidized fuel reaches eligible citizens. Each registered vehicle will be assigned a fixed weekly fuel quota. This measure is designed to prevent repeated refueling, which had previously been exploited to stockpile fuel for resale or smuggling. Southern regions have been facing a severe fuel shortage due to the diversion of subsidized fuel supplies to the black market.

In a video statement published late last night / early this morning from its Benghazi headquarters, around 50 Members of Libya’s Parliament (House of Representatives – HoR) called for the amendment of the HoR’s internal regulations, in a partially veiled effort to control the unilateral decision-making powers of HoR Speaker Ageela Saleh. Specifically, the members stated:– Amending the internal regulations of the HoR is no longer a postponed option, but an urgent necessity dictated by the current political situation. – The HoR must begin reviewing and updating its internal regulations to ensure clarity of powers, regulate the mechanisms for holding sessions, and enhance transparency and discipline. Hence, the gathered HoR members seek to put an end to Saleh’s abuse of his powers as HoR Speaker, by on several occasions completely bypassing HoR members and acting as a de facto dictator. It will also be recalled that the 50-odd HoR members were forced to hold an unofficial meeting as Saleh and his two deputies had refused their demand to hold an official HoR session.

The head of the Presidential Council Mohamed Menfi has addressed the constitutional framework governing cabinet amendments, following recent ministerial changes announced by Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibeh. Menfi underscored that any changes to the government’s composition must be carried out in accordance with Libya’s constitutional framework. In a formal letter, the PC head noted that amendments to the cabinet should follow the provisions of the Libyan Political Agreement and the Constitutional Declaration and their related procedures. He added that governments may shift to caretaker status if confidence is withdrawn under constitutional conditions or if a substantial vacancy occurs within the cabinet, depending on the thresholds set out in governing agreements. Menfi said his remarks were made in the context of safeguarding institutional legitimacy and protecting the state’s higher interests.

Tripoli Criminal Court has sentenced eight people to life imprisonment after convicting them of smuggling narcotics and psychotropic substances hidden inside imported vehicles, authorities said. According to the Office of the Attorney General, the drugs were concealed in vehicles shipped aboard the vessels Grand California and Grand España, which arrived from the Port of Antwerp in Belgium. The court also sentenced a ninth defendant to three years in prison. All nine were fined 20,000 Libyan dinars ($), permanently stripped of their civil rights, and the court ordered the confiscation of the seized drugs and the vehicles used in the operation. Prosecutors said arrest warrants had been renewed for suspects who failed to appear in court and are believed to be in Malta, as part of efforts to resubmit extradition requests.

In 2003, the George W. Bush administration launched “Shock and Awe” in Iraq with the explicit aim of regime change. The political objective was never achieved at all. In 2011, the Obama administration led a NATO air campaign in Libya that quickly expanded from civilian protection into regime change. But Iran’s political system is institutional — the Guardian Council, the Assembly of Experts and the Revolutionary Guard have survived for four decades. There is no American theory of political endgame in Iran — only a theory of destruction.

The Chief of the General Staff of the Libyan Army, Salah Al-Din Al-Namroush, met with Director of Training, Mustafa Rashid, to assess the outcomes of external training programs implemented during 2025. The meeting featured a detailed presentation on the courses and programs conducted abroad and their impact on improving the efficiency and readiness of military personnel. Participants also discussed key observations and challenges that accompanied the implementation of these programs, along with measures to address them in order to enhance the training system in line with the highest professional standards.

The National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced on Saturday that its campaign, which aims to plant one million trees, is ongoing as part of its strategy to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The NOC stated that it has completed planting in the geographical area surrounding the Abu Tifl oil field, one of the locations targeted under the initiative. According to the Sustainable Development Department, project completion has surpassed 50% of the total target, covering several Libyan areas near production sites. The campaign will continue in the coming days to reach the planned number of trees.

Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba received a high-level delegation from the British company Shell on today. The meeting was held within the framework of the government’s plan to increase oil and gas production rates and enhance international investor confidence in the Libyan energy sector. Activating January’s MoU, expediting Shells return to LibyaThe meeting addressed mechanisms for developing the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the NOC and Shell last January. Discussions focused on activating and implementing the agreement to expedite Shell’s return to the Libyan market and support exploration and development programmes, as well as improving the efficiency of existing fields. Clear vision for increasing production with international partnersDuring the meeting, Aldabaiba affirmed the government’s commitment to implementing a clear vision for increasing production and achieving its stated targets.

The Director General of the Economic and Social Development Fund, Yaseen Al-Abyad, said on Sunday that the fund is planning to establish a new bank as part of a strategic direction aimed at diversifying investment instruments, expanding its financial activity base, and strengthening the fund’s developmental role in supporting the national economy and stimulating productive projects. The remarks came during a meeting between Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah and Al-Abyad, who reviewed the fund’s upcoming development and modernization plan. The fund was established in 2006 and operates under the Government of National Unity. It aims to invest funds allocated to beneficiaries under the Wealth Distribution Program and investment portfolios. The fund is also a founding partner in First Gulf Bank, holding 50% of the company’s capital.

Prime Minister, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, has been briefed on the outcomes of the latest African Union summit held in Addis Ababa. Acting Foreign Minister Taher Al-Baour updated Dbeibah on recommendations and decisions adopted during the summit and the 48th session of the bloc’s Executive Council. The meeting also reviewed efforts to enhance Libya’s engagement in regional and international forums, with officials saying this would strengthen the country’s role within the African Union and support its national interests.