CMA CGM vessel attacked in Strait of Hormuz, crew wounded

French shipping group CMA CGM confirmed on May 6 that one of its vessels, the San Antonio, was targeted in an attack while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, wounding several crew members and causing damage to the ship. The incident occurred on May 5, and the injured crew members have been evacuated and are receiving medical care. CMA CGM stated it is closely monitoring the situation and remains fully mobilized alongside the crew. The attack marks the latest disruption along the crucial shipping route during the ongoing Middle East conflict, which has blocked hundreds of vessels and brought approximately 20 percent of global oil trade to a virtual standstill. The San Antonio was sailing under a Maltese flag with a destination of Mundra, India, according to shipping data. The French shipping giant, the world's third-largest container line, reported in April that another of its vessels had been targeted with warning shots in the strait, though no crew were injured at that time. US President Donald Trump said on May 5 that he would briefly pause an operation to help escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing "great progress" toward a comprehensive agreement with Iran. CMA CGM indicated that 14 of its vessels were stranded in the Gulf at the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran, with one ship, the CMA CGM Kribi, having exited the Strait of Hormuz at the beginning of April. The company declined to provide further comment on the incident. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical chokepoints for oil shipments, making any security threats in the area particularly significant for global energy markets.