The Trump administration issued a warning to Libyan militia leader Khalifa Haftar to halt his forces’ advance on Tripoli, and urged all aides to continue with political negotiations.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement that the United States requires the Libyan National Army loyal to General Khalifa Haftar to stop its offensive on Tripoli, RIA Novosti reported.

“The United States is deeply concerned about fighting near Tripoli,” the statement said. “We have made clear that we oppose the military offensive by Khalifa Haftar’s forces and urge the immediate halt to these military operations against the Libyan capital. Forces should return to status quo ante positions.”

He said the military campaign was endangering civilians and undermining efforts to resolve the dispute peacefully.

“We have made clear that we oppose the military offensive by Khalifa Haftar’s forces and urge the immediate halt to these military operations against the Libyan capital,” Pompeo said. “There is no military solution to the Libya conflict.”

“A political solution is the only way to unify the country and provide a plan for security, stability and prosperity for all Libyans,” Pompeo added.