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French vessel attacked in Strait of Hormuz, crew injured

French shipping company CMA CGM confirmed on Wednesday that one of its vessels was targeted in an attack on Tuesday while transiting through the Strait of Hormuz.

• May 6, 2026
Strait of Hormuz
Strait of Hormuz

French shipping company CMA CGM confirmed on Wednesday that one of its vessels was targeted in an attack on Tuesday while transiting through the Strait of Hormuz.

According to local media reports, the vessel, named San Antonio, was attacked while passing through the strategic waterway.

Crew members injured in the incident were evacuated and are currently receiving medical treatment, while the vessel sustained damage, the report said.

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Navy on Tuesday reiterated its warning to all vessels seeking to transit the Strait of Hormuz to solely take the corridor previously announced by the country.

(Xinhua/NAN)

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