US pulls out warplanes from Libya

US pulls out warplanes from Libya
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Summary The US military withdrew its fighter jets from the international air campaign in Libya.

The US military withdrew its fighter jets from the international air campaign in Libya.US combat sorties ended at 2200 GMT, with American warplanes on standby as NATO takes the lead, Pentagon spokesman Captain Darryn James said.After that, US aviation assets are expected to cease strike sorties and will remain on an alert status if NATO requests their support, James said.Meanwhile, supporters of President Gaddafi gathered in his compound and chanted slogans in his favour. Gaddafi came in a van and waved hands to the supporters.Spokesman Musa Ibrahim said that president Gaddafi was ready to discuss the elections and reforms for the improvement of Libya’s political system. People have to decide the future of President Gaddafi.Musa said that the government was ready to have talks with the international forces to solve the tense situation in Libya.