# At least 40 Iranian sailors from sanctioned tankers transferred to Sri Lanka for treatment

Sri Lankan officials announced that at least 40 Iranian sailors from US-sanctioned tankers who were stranded near Sri Lankan waters have been brought ashore for medical treatment.

Sri Lankan officials have stated that at least 40 Iranian sailors from tankers stuck due to US sanctions have been transferred to the shore of Sri Lanka owing to urgent medical care needs. These tankers had been lingering near the country's coasts because of the sanctions. (Source: Iran International)

Published: 2026-10-25T14:29:42+00:00
Updated: 2026-10-26T07:27:30+00:00
Verification: unconfirmed

## Sources
- ایران اینترنشنال: https://www.iranintl.com/202610253122