French shipping giant CMA CGM confirms cargo vessel hit in Strait of Hormuz attack

French shipping company CMA CGM confirmed Wednesday that one of its cargo vessels was hit in an attack in the Strait of Hormuz, after earlier reports of an incident in the strategic waterway, broadcaster BFM reported. "The CMA CGM San Antonio was targeted in an attack yesterday while it was sailing in the Strait of Hormuz," the company said in a statement, adding that several crew members were injured and evacuated for medical treatment.

Previous reports

The confirmation comes after maritime security agencies and media reports earlier indicated that a cargo ship had been struck by a projectile in the area, without official verification of the vessel's identity. Earlier, French authorities said they could not immediately confirm reports that a CMA CGM-operated cargo vessel had been targeted. American and British media had reported that a French cargo ship may have been struck by gunfire.

Conflict context

Regional tensions have escalated since the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, triggering retaliation from Tehran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. A ceasefire took effect on April 8 through Pakistani mediation, but talks failed to produce a lasting agreement. The truce was later extended by President Trump without a set deadline. Since April 13, the US has enforced a naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime traffic in the strait.

Ongoing risks

The attack on the CMA CGM vessel underscores the continued security risks facing commercial shipping in the strait, one of the world's most critical energy transit routes. Only limited commercial traffic has been moving through the waterway amid military tensions.