French Vessel Attacked In Strait Of Hormuz, Crew Injured

PARIS, May 6 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- 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, local media reported, according to Xinhua.

The vessel, named San Antonio, was attacked during its passage through the strategic waterway, according to French daily Le Figaro.

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 Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy on Tuesday reiterated its warning to all vessels seeking to transit the Strait of Hormuz to use only the corridor previously designated by the country.

-- BERNAMA-XINHUA