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

Iran's 142-ship navy outnumbers Lebanon's 48 vessels (3.0:1 advantage). Of these, 112 and 48 are in active service respectively.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Iran IranWorld #57 6.9
SEAS Index / 100

Iran leads on 3 of 5 categories

Flag of Lebanon LebanonWorld #65 5.4
  • 2 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 9 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 1 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 46 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 7
  • 15 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 38
  • 16 Support shipsnot scored 0
  • 23 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 142 48 🇮🇷 3.0×
Active ships 112 48 🇮🇷 2.3×
Submarines 2 0 🇮🇷
Principal surface combatants 0 0 —
Amphibious ships 9 0 🇮🇷
Show full breakdown · 4 more rowsHide the 4 extra rows
Patrol boats 46 7 🇮🇷 6.6×
Mine warfare 1 0 🇮🇷
Coastal boats 15 38 🇱🇧 2.5×
Auxiliaries 39 3 🇮🇷 13×
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 142 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 (142 vs 48).