International forces have begun military operations in Libya, with French fighter jets taking out several tanks operated by pro-government forces, while over 100 US Tomahawk cruise missiles struck at air defence sites.<br /><br />The US is taking the lead in the first phase of operations, but says it will be handing over control to coalition partners "in the coming days".<br /><br />The action comes after world leaders concluded a summit in Paris to discuss the modalities of international action on Libya, as authorised by UN resolution 1973.<br /><br />Al Jazeera's Jacky Rowland reports from Paris.
