CMA CGM Ship Involved in Incident in Strait of Hormuz, Crew Members Injured

French shipping group CMA CGM said Wednesday that one of its vessels, the San Antonio, had been the target of an attack while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, resulted in injuries among crew members and damage to the vessel. Injured crew members have been evacuated and are being provided with medical care.

The company declined to comment further on the incident. S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would briefly pause an operation to help escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. He cited great progress toward a comprehensive agreement with Iran as the reason for the pause.

The incident is the latest disruption in the crucial shipping route during the Middle East conflict. The war has blocked hundreds of vessels and brought roughly 20% of global oil trade to a virtual standstill. CMA CGM had reported last month that one of its vessels was the target of warning shots in the Strait of Hormuz, although no crew were injured in that earlier incident.

-Israeli war with Iran. One ship, the CMA CGM Kribi, exited the Strait of Hormuz at the start of April. The Maltese-flagged San Antonio's destination is marked as Mundra in India, according to shipping data.