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Sri Lanka has no immediate plan to assist 19 Iranian ships anchored near its coast. The government is weighing humanitarian concerns against sanctions risks and national interests.
Sri Lanka said on Friday it would “prioritise our national interests” before providing assistance to the crews of 19 Iranian ships anchored in international waters near the island nation.
Some 20 Iranian vessels are anchored off the coast of Sri Lanka, running low on food, water, and fuel. Opening its ports would entail the risk of US secondary sanctions; yet, for Sri Lanka, it is vital to maintain its status as a maritime hub, in the face of competition from India.