What U.S. naval assets are likely to be near Libya?

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Originally Posted by Platapus

Why would the US launch weapons at Libya??

Airspace and/or port clearance to evacuate people. Foreign nationals want out, but there's been a number of airspace closures. Depending on how Gadaffi plays it we could send in a warship and say that if it's shot at then the gloves come off and use the warship to help escort ships of foreign nationals out, likewise escort an airliner in. It's pretty brinksmanship stuff and would be done at the very last, but it's a possibly scenario.
Another scenario if the UN grows a pair anytime is to enforce a no-fly zone over Libyan cities to stop Gadaffi bombing the protesters from the air.
I doubt either will occur though.