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

Iran's 143-ship navy outnumbers Lebanon's 48 vessels (3.0:1 advantage). Of these, 112 and 48 are in active service respectively.

Fleet Profile
Iran Lebanon
Official name Islamic Republic of Iran Navy Lebanese Navy
Total ships 143 (2026) 48 (2026)
Active ships 112 48
Naval ensign Ensign of Iran navy —
Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Ships by Category

🇮🇷 Iranas of 2026
  • Submarines 4
  • Aircraft carriers 1
  • Frigates 8
  • Corvettes 9
  • Coastal boats 17
  • Patrol boats 50
  • Amphibious ships 10
  • Mine Warfare ships 1
  • Support ships 18
  • Other ships 25
🇱🇧 Lebanonas of 2026
  • Coastal boats 38
  • Patrol boats 7
  • Other ships 3
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Lebanon?
Iran has a larger navy with 143 ships compared to Lebanon's 48 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Lebanon?
Iran operates more submarines with 4 compared to Lebanon's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or Lebanon?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Lebanon's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Lebanon?
Iran operates 8 frigates compared to Lebanon's 0.
How do the Iran and Lebanon navies compare in size?
Iran's navy is 3.0 times larger than Lebanon's in terms of total ships (143 vs 48).