NEW : NATO jets strike Tripoli hard . NEW : The US is now bombing Libya from the air, and it's not clear if they're doing so to stop Gaddafi or just because he has a bunch of nukes. Commanders said taking the junction where Gadhafi forces remain east of the town would provide a direct route to the coastal city of Azzawayia . The government had said Gadhafi 's forces had retaken the town . Rebels said they are holding firm .
NEW : NATO jets strike Tripoli hard . NEW : The US is now bombing Libya from the air, and it's not clear if they're doing so to stop Gaddafi or just because he has a bunch of nukes. The government had said Gadhafi 's forces had retaken the town . Rebels said they are holding firm .