Iran Ship Linked to Houthi Attacks Goes Home Amid Tensions
- Vessel named Behshad allegedly helped Houthis target shipping
- Israel is weighing a response to Iran’s unprecedented attack
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An Iranian ship that’s been linked to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea is returning home, removing a prominent asset in the area as the Islamic Republic braces for a potential Israeli attack.
Behshad, which Iran calls an “intelligence and logistics” vessel, left its position near the coast of Yemen on April 4, then stopped broadcasting its location until it reappeared near the Strait of Hormuz early on April 18, according to tracking data compiled by Bloomberg. It’s signaling it will arrive at Iran’s Bandar Abbas port later Thursday.