Tensions between Libya and the West reached a peak during the Ronald Reagan administration, which tried to overthrow Gaddafi. The Reagan administration viewed Libya as a belligerent rogue state.

On April 15, 1986, Ronald Reagan ordered major bombing raids against Tripoli and Benghazi killing 45 Libyan military and government personnel as well as 15 civilians. Among the fatalities of the April 15 retaliatory attack by the U.S. was Gaddafi's adopted daughter, Hannah.

Been wondering what the Colonel's been up to, lately. He's always been an interesting "player" in world politics, somewhat enigmatic. "King of Kings"? Hmmm, takes a slightly excessive ego to accept a handle like that.