Attack on French Cargo Ship Highlights Continued Risks in Strait of Hormuz
Rising Tensions in Strategic Waters A French-flagged cargo ship came under direct attack in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, prompting a high-stakes disagreement between the vessel’s ownership and U.S. Central Command regarding security protocols. The incident occurred as the vessel traversed the narrow, heavily monitored chokepoint, a critical artery for global energy supplies that…