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Navy comparison: Flag of Iran Iran vs Flag of Lebanon Lebanon

Iran operates 77 warships compared to 45 for Lebanon. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 120 and 48.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Iran IranWorld #55 6.9
SEAS Index / 100

Iran leads on 3 of 5 categories

Flag of Lebanon LebanonWorld #61 5.4
  • 2 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 12 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 1 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 23 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 7
  • 39 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 38
  • 29 Support shipsnot scored 0
  • 14 Other shipsnot scored 3
Iran Lebanon 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 Lebanon Ratio
Official name Islamic Republic of Iran Navy Lebanese Navy
Total ships 120 48 🇮🇷 2.5×
Active ships 120 48 🇮🇷 2.5×
Submarines 2 0 🇮🇷
Principal surface combatants 0 0 —
Amphibious ships 12 0 🇮🇷
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Patrol boats 23 7 🇮🇷 3.3×
Mine warfare 1 0 🇮🇷
Coastal boats 39 38 🇮🇷 ≈
Auxiliaries 43 3 🇮🇷 14×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇮🇷 IranKilo-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Lebanon?
Iran has a larger navy with 77 warships in service compared to Lebanon's 45.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Lebanon?
Iran operates more submarines with 2 compared to Lebanon's 0.
How do the Iran and Lebanon navies compare in size?
Iran's navy is 1.7 times larger than Lebanon's in terms of total ships (77 vs 45).