French shipping giant CMA CGM reported that its vessel San Antonio was attacked while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, leaving several crew members injured and the ship damaged. The incident, which took place on Tuesday, is the latest disruption in a key global shipping route affected by ongoing Middle East tensions.
The Strait of Hormuz, through which around a fifth of global oil trade passes, has seen heightened risks since the escalation of regional conflict, with hundreds of vessels reportedly impacted or delayed. The situation has significantly disrupted maritime traffic and energy flows.
The company confirmed that injured crew members were evacuated and are receiving medical treatment, but it did not provide further details on the attack. This follows a similar incident last month when another CMA CGM vessel came under warning fire in the same waters, though without casualties.
The United States has also been involved in maritime security operations in the area, though President Donald Trump said escort activities would be briefly paused, citing progress in talks with Iran.
CMA CGM, the world’s third-largest container shipping operator, previously reported that multiple vessels were affected by regional instability, with some temporarily stranded in the Gulf. The San Antonio, registered under the Maltese flag, was en route to Mundra in India at the time of the attack, according to shipping data.
