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Navy comparison: Flag of Iran Iran vs Flag of Iraq Iraq

Iran's 143-ship navy outnumbers Iraq's 62 vessels (2.3:1 advantage). Of these, 112 and 62 are in active service respectively.

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Iran Iraq
Official name Islamic Republic of Iran Navy Iraqi Navy
Total ships 143 (2026) 62 (2026)
Active ships 112 62
Naval ensign Ensign of Iran navy Ensign of Iraq 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
🇮🇶 Iraqas of 2026
  • Corvettes 1
  • Patrol boats 58
  • Support ships 3
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Iraq?
Iran has a larger navy with 143 ships compared to Iraq's 62 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Iraq?
Iran operates more submarines with 4 compared to Iraq's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or Iraq?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Iraq's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Iraq?
Iran operates 8 frigates compared to Iraq's 0.
How do the Iran and Iraq navies compare in size?
Iran's navy is 2.3 times larger than Iraq's in terms of total ships (143 vs 62).