French company confirms one of its vessels attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Key Points:
- French shipping company CMA CGM reported that its vessel, the San Antonio, was attacked while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in crew injuries and damage to the ship.
- Injured crew members from the San Antonio have been evacuated and are receiving medical treatment; the company declined further comment on the incident.
- The attack adds to ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz amid the Middle East conflict, which has severely impacted global oil trade and shipping routes.
- Separately, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted the Surdash camp in the Kurdistan Region with drones, causing no casualties but triggering air defense responses near Iranian cities.
- US President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause in escort operations through the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress toward a comprehensive agreement with Iran.