1986 Bombing of Tripoli

The 1986 Bombing of Tripoli was a U.S. military operation targeting Libya, ordered by President Ronald Reagan. It involved launching airstrikes against Libyan military facilities and infrastructure. The attack was in response to Libyan support for terrorist groups, notably the bombing of a Berlin nightclub that killed Americans. The goal was to weaken Libya’s ability to sponsor terrorism. The operation was one of the most significant U.S. military actions in Africa during the Cold War era, causing damage to Libyan military sites and escalating tensions between the U.S. and Libya.