UK strikes in Yemen raise concerns of prolonged Mideast conflict
• Stephen Flynn questions UK's involvement in Yemen, warns of "wider regional crisis" after air strikes
• Flynn says striking Houthis without consulting MPs was "farcical", presses PM Sunak for clarity on long-term strategy
• Warns strikes could drag UK into prolonged Middle East conflict, urges defending freedom of navigation while preventing cost of living impact
• Former UK ambassador to Yemen says strikes "play into extremists' hands", only serve to embolden Houthi sympathizers
• Houthis say attacks on ships will stop when Gaza ceasefire declared, claim strikes had little impact on ability to affect shipping