The US embassy says it is following developments "with deep concern" and stresses that the National Oil Corporation is vital to Libya's "stability and prosperity".
Oil smuggling contributes to instability, crime and economic deprivation in Libya.
A day earlier, Russian and other foreign mercenaries entered a key oil field in southern Libya, forcing a halt in operations.
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