Navy comparison: Iran vs Italy
Italy's 309-ship navy outnumbers Iran's 97 vessels (3.2x advantage). The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 8 submarines, 1 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 3 destroyers, 7 vs 9 frigates, 9 vs 0 corvettes, 24 vs 45 amphibious ships, 21 vs 19 patrol boats, 1 vs 10 mine warfare ships (Iran vs Italy). Iran's navy is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, while Italy's is the Italian 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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Italian Navy 🇮🇹
| Official Name | Italian Navy |
| Total ships | 309 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 309 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 | |
Italian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 8 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 45 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 10 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 104 | |
| Other ships | 110 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Italy?
Italy has a larger navy with 309 ships compared to Iran's 97 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Italy?
Italy operates more submarines with 8 compared to Iran's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or Italy?
Italy has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Iran's 1.
Which navy has more destroyers, Iran or Italy?
Italy operates 3 destroyers compared to Iran's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Italy?
Italy operates 9 frigates compared to Iran's 7.
How do the Iran and Italy navies compare in size?
Italy's navy is 3.2 times larger than Iran's in terms of total ships (309 vs 97).