Explained: What's going on in the Red Sea? There's been a flurry of activity regarding the Red Sea and Houthi attacks - so let's clear up exactly what we know. Background The Yemen-based, Iran-backed Houthi militia have been attacking ships in the Red Sea in response to Israel's war in Gaza. The group, which supports Hamas, has vowed to target vessels which it believes are heading to and from Israel. It emerged on Saturday that Royal Navy warship HMS Diamond, sent to the region two weeks ago, had shot down a drone in the Red Sea that was deemed a...