US Sanctions Leave Dozens of Iranian Oil Tankers Stranded in Asian Waters

Dozens of Iranian oil tankers are stranded in Asian waters due to US pressure preventing them from receiving supplies off Sri Lanka, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.

The US has imposed restrictions on Iranian oil exports as part of its efforts to enforce sanctions against Iran's nuclear program. This move has led to a shortage of fuel for the tankers, which are unable to refuel in Sri Lankan waters due to these restrictions.

Iranian oil tankers are normally able to receive supplies off the coast of Sri Lanka, but US pressure has prevented this from happening. The Wall Street Journal report does not provide specific details on the number of tankers affected or their current locations.