NEW : Italy rallies supporters and condemns the airstrikes . The Libyan government took journalists near the site of the blast , where smoke could be seen still rising from the compound . Italian official had suggested that Libyan leader might be injured . A top Libyan leader is in Rome to push for formal recognition . The White House stops short of formal recognition of Transitional National Council .
NEW : Italy rallies supporters and condemns the airstrikes . Italian official had suggested that Libyan leader might be injured . A top Libyan leader is in Rome to push for formal recognition . The White House stops short of formal recognition of Transitional National Council .