Cargo Vessel Hit In Strait Of Hormuz As Gulf Tensions Continue To Escalate, Damage Reported
A commercial vessel was reportedly struck while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, further escalating tensions in the Gulf region. The UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed the incident, citing a verified source, though details on the projectile and damage remain unclear. According to CBS News, U.S. officials suggest the ship — identified as CGM San Antonio — may have been hit by a land-attack cruise missile, with reports of crew injuries. The vessel, reportedly owned by a French company, was near Dubai at the time. No group has claimed responsibility, and the attack remains unverified, adding to growing instability in a vital global energy corridor.