The international campaign to create a no-fly zone over Libya are giving rebels some much needed assistance in their fight against dictator Moammar Gadhafi.

Gadhafi's forces continued an artillery barrage against rebels regrouping in the dunes outside a key eastern city on Tuesday. Pro-government snipers and tanks also roamed the last major opposition-held city in the west.

Officials say three days of air strikes over the North African country appear to have hobbled Gadhafi's air defenses and rescued the rebels from impending defeat.

However, the opposition force has struggled to exploit the international alliance's efforts on their behalf. The U.N. coalition has had some partners leave as officials struggle to articulate an endgame.

The CBN News panel of experts, including Senior Political Editor John Waage, Middle East Bureau Chief Chris Mitchell, White House Correspondent Jennifer Wishon and Terrorism Analyst Erick Stakelbeck examine the U.S.'s role in the Libyan struggle and what's at stake for the Obama presidency, on CBN News Midday News, March 22. Click play above to watch.

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