Cargo Ship Near Strait of Hormuz Hit by Suspected Cruise Missile, Crew Injured

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A cargo vessel near the Strait of Hormuz was struck by a suspected land-attack cruise missile, leaving several crew members injured, according to U.S. officials.

•⁠ ⁠The ship, identified as the CGM San Antonio and owned by a French firm, was hit late Tuesday evening local time.

•⁠ ⁠The vessel had been near Dubai earlier Tuesday, though its current position remains unclear.

•⁠ ⁠U.K. maritime authorities said earlier today that they received a report that a cargo ship was struck by an “unknown projectile,” though it is unclear if it refers to the same incident.