At least two terrorists hit the Libyan foreign ministry headquarters in Tripoli, opening fire before blowing themselves up once inside the building.
A ministry employee said three people were killed and six injured. The health ministry has confirmed the death toll and nine wounded.
The three terrorists are suspected of being militants of the Islamic state, a source told Reuters. One was killed by the ministry guards and the other two blew themselves up, the source said.
Strong smoke quickly rose from the building which was surrounded by security forces as the wounded were taken to hospital.
Foreign Minister Mohamed Taher Siala is still safe, said a ministry employee.
