US sanctions pressure leaves 20 Iranian tankers off Sri Lanka without supplies — LankaNewz
- Around 20 empty Iranian oil tankers anchored off Sri Lanka are running short of food, fuel and drinking water, after Sri Lankan service providers stopped resupplying them rather than risk United States sanctions.
- Hiru News reported on Friday, citing a Wall Street Journal report, that the vessels are drifting in international waters with their engines idled while provisions fall to dangerous levels.
- Local shipping agents and repair crews say they cannot obtain official clearance to service the ships, even though masters have made urgent requests for food and water.
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- Around 20 empty Iranian oil tankers anchored off Sri Lanka are running short of food, fuel and drinking water, after Sri Lankan service providers stopped resupplying them rather than risk United States sanctions.
- Hiru News reported on Friday, citing a Wall Street Journal report, that the vessels are drifting in international waters with their engines idled while provisions fall to dangerous levels.
- Local shipping agents and repair crews say they cannot obtain official clearance to service the ships, even though masters have made urgent requests for food and water.
Sources: Lankanewz