The British Royal Navy is preparing to launch a large-scale military mission aimed at securing navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and clearing naval mines, in response to escalating tensions that led to a de facto closure of the waterway and disrupted global shipping. British naval forces, supported by advanced military equipment and specialized drones, are stationed off Gibraltar, awaiting orders to head towards the Arabian Gulf in coordination with international allies. These movements occur amid intensive efforts to form a broad international coalition to protect vital waterways and ensure the stability of global energy supplies, following the disruption of thousands of commercial vessels.