Navy comparison: Iran vs Iraq
Iran operates a fleet of 97 ships compared to 62 for Iraq. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 0 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 7 vs 0 frigates, 9 vs 1 corvettes, 24 vs 0 amphibious ships, 21 vs 58 patrol boats, 1 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Iran vs Iraq). Iran's navy is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, while Iraq's is the Iraqi Navy.
Islamic Republic of Iran Navy 🇮🇷
| Official Name | Islamic Republic of Iran Navy |
| Total ships | 97 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 97 as of 2025 |
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Iraqi Navy 🇮🇶
| Official Name | Iraqi Navy |
| Total ships | 62 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 62 as of 2025 |
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Iranian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 21 | |
| Amphibious ships | 24 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 1 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 17 | |
| Other ships | 11 | |
Iraqi ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 1 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 58 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 3 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Iraq?
Iran has a larger navy with 97 ships compared to Iraq's 62 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Iraq?
Iran operates more submarines with 6 compared to Iraq's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or Iraq?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Iraq's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Iraq?
Iran operates 7 frigates compared to Iraq's 0.
How do the Iran and Iraq navies compare in size?
Iran's navy is 1.6 times larger than Iraq's in terms of total ships (97 vs 62).