Navy comparison: 
Bahrain vs 
Iran
Iran's 143-ship navy outnumbers Bahrain's 65 vessels (2.2:1 advantage). Of these, 65 and 112 are in active service respectively.
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Bahrain
Iran
Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Bahrain | Iran | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Royal Bahrain Naval Force | Islamic Republic of Iran Navy | |
| Total ships | 65 | 143 | 🇮🇷 2.2× |
| Active ships | 65 | 112 | 🇮🇷 1.7× |
| Submarines | 0 | 2 | 🇮🇷 |
| Principal surface combatants | 2 | 0 | 🇧🇭 |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | 9 | 🇮🇷 |
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| Corvettes | 2 | 0 | 🇧🇭 |
| Patrol boats | 35 | 46 | 🇮🇷 1.3× |
| Mine warfare | 0 | 1 | 🇮🇷 |
| Coastal boats | 15 | 15 | — |
| Auxiliaries | 11 | 39 | 🇮🇷 3.5× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Bahrain or Iran?
Iran has a larger navy with 143 ships compared to Bahrain's 65 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Bahrain or Iran?
Iran operates more submarines with 4 compared to Bahrain's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Bahrain or Iran?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Bahrain's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Bahrain or Iran?
Iran operates 8 frigates compared to Bahrain's 2.
How do the Bahrain and Iran navies compare in size?
Iran's navy is 2.2 times larger than Bahrain's in terms of total ships (143 vs 65).