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 .
NEW : Gadhafi thanks supporters and condemns NATO airstrikes . Italian official had suggested that Libyan leader may be injured . A top Libyan leader is in Washington to push for U.S. recognition . The White House stops short of formal recognition of Transitional National Council .