U.S. Arms Seized From Haftar's Forces, Libyan Officials Say
- Government says missiles were sold to the U.A.E., a U.S. ally
- Loss of Gharyan biggest blow to Haftar’s offensive on Tripoli
US-made Javelin anti-tank missile and precision guided munition, which were reportedly confiscated from forces loyal to General Khalifa Haftar in Gharyan.
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Libya’s internationally recognized government said it seized sophisticated U.S.-made missiles after its forces pushed out eastern commander Khalifa Haftar’s troops from a strategic city south of the capital.
The Javelin anti-tank missile launchers left by Haftar’s forces were originally sold to the United Arab Emirates, a close U.S. ally, according to photos released by the Tripoli-based government.