“Iran supports the process of political dialogue and peaceful solutions that preserve national unity, stability and sovereignty in Libya and meet the demands of its people for the development and prosperity of their country,” Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said.

He expressed, according to the Iranian News Agency (IRNA), his “deep concern over the recent clashes in the Libyan capital of Tripoli”, emphasizing “the need to immediately end these conflicts and resolve differences between the conflicting parties through dialogue.” and by protecting the interests and security of the Libyan people.” He indicated that Iran called on “all parties to the crisis to show restraint, prevent the escalation of tensions and give priority to the interests of the Libyan people.”

The Libyan Ministry of Health announced, according to the French Press Agency (AFP), that the fighting that broke out on the night of Friday and Saturday in the Libyan capital Tripoli between armed groups led to the death of 32 people and injuries. out of 159.

Armed groups have exchanged fire, destroying several hospitals and setting fire to buildings since Friday evening, but there was a cautious lull on Saturday evening, according to an AFP correspondent.

The fighting comes after months of escalating tensions between supporters of Abdelhamid Dabaiba and Fathi Bashagi, whose administrations are vying for control of the North African country that has seen more than a decade of violence since the 2011 uprising.