Navy comparison: 
Iran vs 
Oman
Ships by Category
🇮🇷 Iranas of 2026
🇴🇲 Omanas of 2025
Overview
Iran's 143-ship navy outnumbers Oman's 21 vessels (6.8:1 advantage). Of these, 112 and 21 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 4 vs 0 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 8 vs 0 frigates, 9 vs 5 corvettes, 10 vs 2 amphibious ships, 50 vs 12 patrol boats, 17 vs 0 coastal boats, 1 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Iran vs Oman).
Iran's navy is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, while Oman's is the Royal Navy of Oman.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Oman?
Iran has a larger navy with 143 ships compared to Oman's 21 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Oman?
Iran operates more submarines with 4 compared to Oman's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or Oman?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Oman's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Oman?
Iran operates 8 frigates compared to Oman's 0.
How do the Iran and Oman navies compare in size?
Iran's navy is 6.8 times larger than Oman's in terms of total ships (143 vs 21).