Navy comparison: Iran vs Iraq

Iran operates 77 warships compared to 59 for Iraq. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 120 and 62.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →

IranWorld #55 6.9

SEAS Index / 100

Iran leads on 4 of 6 categories

IraqWorld #75 3.7

2 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
0 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 1
12 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
1 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
23 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 38
39 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 20
29 Support shipsnot scored 3
14 Other shipsnot scored 0

Iran Iraq Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology

Key figures as of 2026

	Iran	Iraq	Ratio
Official name	Islamic Republic of Iran Navy	Iraqi Navy
Total ships	120	62	🇮🇷 1.9×
Active ships	120	62	🇮🇷 1.9×
Submarines	2	0	🇮🇷
Principal surface combatants	0	0	—
Amphibious ships	12	0	🇮🇷