Coalition Strength: Iran vs Israel + United States
Iran — 1 country
Israel + United States — 2 countries
| Iran | Israel + United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Combined ATLAS Index | 39.0 | 100.0 |
| Member states | 1 | 2 |
| Active military personnel | 610,000 | 1,495,550 |
| – Reserve troops | 350,000 | 1,271,700 |
| Military aircraft | 666 | 13,491 |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 255 | 3,348 |
| Military ships | 120 | 280 |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 0 | 9 |
| – incl. submarines | 2 | 70 |
| Main battle tanks | 1,513 | 5,966 |
| Nuclear warheads | 0 | 5,132 |
| Combined defense budget | $9.5B | $963B |
Overview
Iran groups 1 country against 2 for Israel + United States. Israel + United States fields 1,495,550 active troops combined — 2.5:1 Iran's 610,000. Israel + United States's combined $963B defense budget is 101:1 that of Iran ($9.5B).
In the air, Iran musters 666 military aircraft (255 combat) against 13,491 (3,348 combat) for Israel + United States. At sea, the fleets total 120 ships for Iran and 280 for Israel + United States, including 2 and 70 submarines respectively. On the ground, Iran deploys 1,513 main battle tanks vs 5,966 for Israel + United States.
Israel + United States holds a nuclear arsenal of 5,132 warheads; Iran has none.
Combined ATLAS Index
Country ranking →| Pillar | Weight | Score | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manpower | 10% | 71.2 | 797,000 effective |
| Ground forces | 20% | 53.6 | 1,513 main battle tanks |
| Naval power | 20% | 27.1 | 120 ships — the members' SEAS inventory power |
| Air power | 25% | 37.0 | 666 aircraft — the members' AIRS inventory power |
| Nuclear deterrent | 10% | 0.0 | No declared capability |
| Defense budget | 15% | 40.1 | $9.5B combined, PPP-adjusted |
| Availability | modifier | ground ×1.01 · naval ×1.20 · air ×1.05 | Pooled budget per point of each force |
| Pillar | Weight | Score | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manpower | 10% | 95.1 | 2,133,800 effective |
| Ground forces | 20% | 100.0 | 5,966 main battle tanks |
| Naval power | 20% | 100.0 | 280 ships — the members' SEAS inventory power |
| Air power | 25% | 100.0 | 13,491 aircraft — the members' AIRS inventory power |
| Nuclear deterrent | 10% | 98.6 | 5,132 warheads |
| Defense budget | 15% | 100.0 | $963B combined, PPP-adjusted |
| Availability | modifier | ground ×1.20 · naval ×1.05 · air ×0.99 | Pooled budget per point of each force |
Combined scores treat each coalition as a single force: raw pillar values (troops, weighted equipment points, warheads, budgets) are summed across members and re-scored on the ATLAS Index scale. Alliance cohesion, geography and logistics are not modeled.
Forces by Domain
Member Forces
| Country | ATLAS | Troops | Aircraft | Ships | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇷 Iran | 40.0 | 610,000 | 666 | 120 | 100% |
| Country | ATLAS | Troops | Aircraft | Ships | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States ☢ | 99.9 | 1,326,050 | 12,891 | 228 | 96% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel ☢ | 49.3 | 169,500 | 600 | 52 | 4% |
Economy & Geography
| Iran | Israel + United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 92.4 million | 351.9 million |
| Combined GDP | $362.7 billion | $31.4 trillion |
| GDP per capita | $3,924 | $89,172 |
| Defense share of GDP | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Land area | 1,531,595 km² | 9,167,923 km² |
| Coastline | 2,440 km | 20,197 km |
| Coalition | Country | Status | Warheads | Deployed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iran | 🇮🇷 Iran | Acquiring | — | — |
| Israel + United States | 🇺🇸 United States | Active | 5,042 | 1,770 |
| Israel + United States | 🇮🇱 Israel | Active | 90 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is stronger, Iran or Israel + United States?
On the combined ATLAS Index, Israel + United States scores 100.0 against 39.0 for Iran. The score aggregates each bloc's manpower, ground, naval, air, nuclear and budget pillars as if it fought as a single force — it ignores geography, cohesion and logistics, which decide real wars.
How many troops do Iran and Israel + United States have?
Iran fields 610,000 active military personnel across 1 member state, plus 350,000 reserves. Israel + United States fields 1,495,550 active personnel and 1,271,700 reserves.
How much do Iran and Israel + United States spend on defense?
Combined defense spending reaches $9.5B a year for Iran and $963B for Israel + United States, summing each member's latest reported military budget.
Who has more military aircraft, Iran or Israel + United States?
Iran operates 666 military aircraft (255 combat aircraft), while Israel + United States operates 13,491 (3,348 combat). Each member is counted at its most recent inventory year in the GlobalMilitary.net database.
Do Iran or Israel + United States have nuclear weapons?
Israel + United States's members hold 5,132 nuclear warheads combined; Iran has no nuclear weapons of its own.