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Military Strength: Flag of Iran Iran vs Flag of Oman Oman

Military Strength
Iran Oman
Global Military Index 47.2 (#30) 36.7 (#55)
Military personnel 650,000 47,000
– Reserve troops 350,000 0
– Paramilitary forces 40,000 4,400
Military aircraft 636 126
– incl. combat aircraft 295 35
– incl. bombers 0 0
– incl. helicopters 160 40
Military ships 112 21
– incl. aircraft carriers 0 0
– incl. submarines 2 0
Main battle tanks 1,713 150
Nuclear warheads 0 0
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Overview

Iran (ranked #30 globally) holds a stronger overall military position than Oman (#55) on the Global Military Index. Iran fields 650,000 active troops — 14:1 Oman's 47,000, backed by 350,000 reserves and 40,000 paramilitary. Iran allocates $9.5B to defense compared to $6.4B for Oman.

In the air, Iran operates 636 aircraft including 295 combat jets, while Oman fields 126 with 35 fighters.

At sea, Iran's 112-ship navy outnumbers Oman's 21 vessels, including 2 and 0 submarines respectively. On the ground, Iran deploys 1,713 main battle tanks vs 150 for Oman.

Neither Iran nor Oman possesses nuclear weapons.

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🇮🇷 Iran World #30
47.2/ 100
Six-pillar composite: manpower, ground forces, naval power, air power, nuclear deterrent and defense budget, with a readiness modifier from budget per soldier. Full methodology.
Pillar Weight Score Basis
Manpower 15% 85.9 797000 effective
Ground forces 20% 72.4 1713 main battle tanks
Naval power 20% 40.6 Carrier tiers, nuclear vs conventional submarines
Air power 25% 58.4 Weighted by aircraft type & fleet age
Nuclear deterrent 10% 6.5 No declared capability
Defense budget 10% 60.9 $9.5B, PPP-adjusted
Readiness modifier ×0.94 Budget per soldier
🇴🇲 Oman World #55
36.7/ 100
Six-pillar composite: manpower, ground forces, naval power, air power, nuclear deterrent and defense budget, with a readiness modifier from budget per soldier. Full methodology.
Pillar Weight Score Basis
Manpower 15% 58.5 43920 effective
Ground forces 20% 49.6 150 main battle tanks
Naval power 20% 24.4 Carrier tiers, nuclear vs conventional submarines
Air power 25% 40.7 Weighted by aircraft type & fleet age
Nuclear deterrent 10% 0.0 No declared capability
Defense budget 10% 48.8 $6.4B, PPP-adjusted
Readiness modifier ×1.10 Budget per soldier

Country Profile

Economy & Geography
Iran Oman
Population 91.6 million 5.3 million
GDP $475.3 billion $107.1 billion
GDP per capita $5,190 $20,285
Military budget $9.5B $6.4B
– share of GDP 2.0% 6.0%
– share of govt spending 0.0% 0.0%
– per capita spending $104 $1217
Land area 1,531,595 km² 309,500 km²
Coastline 2,440 km 2,092 km
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who has more military personnel, Iran or Oman?
Iran has approximately 650,000 active military personnel compared to Oman's 47,000, giving Iran a 14:1 numerical advantage.
Which country has more combat aircraft, Iran or Oman?
Iran operates 295 combat aircraft compared to Oman's 35. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Who has the larger navy, Iran or Oman?
Iran has a larger navy with 112 vessels compared to Oman's 21 ships. Iran operates 2 submarines while Oman has 0.
Which country spends more on defense, Iran or Oman?
Iran has a larger defense budget at $9.5 billion compared to Oman's $6.4 billion annually.
Do Iran and Oman have nuclear weapons?
Neither Iran nor Oman currently possesses nuclear weapons.
How do the tank forces of Iran and Oman compare?
Iran operates 1,713 main battle tanks compared to Oman's 150. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.