"We've seen the reports and videos and are seeking additional details. At this point, we believe the Embassy compound itself remains secure but we continue to monitor the situation on the ground, which remains very fluid," a Senior State Department official said here.
The official said America had moved embassy staff from Tripoli to Valletta, Malta, because of "ongoing fighting between militias occurring very close to our compound."
"Our Ambassador and other officials remain engaged both in Washington and from our Embassy in Valletta, Malta, where Embassy staff from Tripoli were recently relocated," the official said.