The White House is confirming, it is discussing with Western allies how they might take the fight against the Islamic State to Libya.
Libya's defence minister said earlier if a unified government cannot be formed, Western powers are prepared to fight the Islamic State inside the country, even as the Islamic State increases attacks.
With a political vacuum inside Libya since the end of the Qaddafi regime nearly five years ago, White House spokesman Josh Earnest confirmed the talks.
IN: "That discussion....
OUT: ... bring to bear."
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