IRI Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast condemned recent aggressive clamp down against Libyan Muslims, labeling them as "unacceptable", IRNA reported.
"The Islamic Republic of Iran evaluates the uprising of the Muslim Libyan nation and their righteous demands in line with the other noble movements of the regional nations and due to Islamic awareness, pursuing that country's developments with serious concern," he said.
He added, "The broadcasted news on air raids against the demonstrators and the residential areas that has led to loss of lives of the innocent people has both depressed and astonished the observers and it is expected at this point that the international organizations would adopt immediate and effective measures to halt such moves."
Unconfirmed reports over the weekend suggested at least 200 people had been killed in violent clashes in Benghazi, when thousands of Libyans demonstrated against Muammar Gaddafi - who has been in power for 41 years. Independent verification has proved difficult due to the government's clampdown on communications and travel to the area. Some reports said the regime of Gaddafi had used foreign mercenaries to attack protestors.
The Libyan uprising is one of a series of revolts that have raced like wildfire across the Arab world since December, toppling the long-time rulers of Tunisia and Egypt and threatening entrenched dynasties from Bahrain to Yemen.