French container ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz – POLITICO

A French container ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, injuring several crew members, amid U.S. President Donald Trump's on-and-off guarantee of escorting commercial vessels through the critical waterway.

French shipping giant CMA CGM confirmed to POLITICO that its vessel, the San Antonio, was targeted, as a ceasefire between the United States and Iran has frayed in recent days.

“The CMA CGM Group confirms that one of its vessels … was the target of an attack yesterday while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in injuries among crew members and damage to the vessel,” the company said in a statement, adding that injured seafarers have been evacuated and are receiving medical care.