Navy comparison: Iran vs Israel
Iran operates a fleet of 97 ships compared to 53 for Israel. Of these, 97 and 49 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 6 vs 9 submarines, 1 vs 0 aircraft carriers, 7 vs 0 frigates, 9 vs 15 corvettes, 24 vs 0 amphibious ships, 21 vs 28 patrol boats, 1 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Iran vs Israel). Iran's navy is officially the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, while Israel's is the Israeli 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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Israeli Navy 🇮🇱
| Official Name | Israeli Navy |
| Total ships | 53 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 49 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 | |
Israeli ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 15 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 28 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Israel?
Iran has a larger navy with 97 ships compared to Israel's 53 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Israel?
Israel operates more submarines with 9 compared to Iran's 6.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, Iran or Israel?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Israel's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Iran or Israel?
Iran operates 7 frigates compared to Israel's 0.
How do the Iran and Israel navies compare in size?
Iran's navy is 1.8 times larger than Israel's in terms of total ships (97 vs 53).