The Sri Lankan government says it has no plans for now to assist 19 Iranian oil tankers stranded in international waters near its coast, despite reports of shortages of food, drinking water and fuel on board. The tankers have been stuck in the relevant waters for months due to the U.S. Navy's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Sri Lankan officials stressed that they would prioritize their own country's interests and take into account the risk of U.S. secondary sanctions, but Washington has not issued any direct warning on the matter.