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Navy comparison: Flag of Iran Iran vs Flag of Oman Oman

Iran's 77 warships outnumber Oman's 15 (5.1:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 120 and 17.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Iran IranWorld #55 6.9
SEAS Index / 100

Oman leads on 3 of 6 categories

Naval ensign of Oman OmanWorld #49 8.7
  • 2 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 0 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 5
  • 12 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 2
  • 1 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 23 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 8
  • 39 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 29 Support shipsnot scored 2
  • 14 Other shipsnot scored 0
Iran Oman 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 Oman Ratio
Official name Islamic Republic of Iran Navy Royal Navy of Oman
Total ships 120 17 🇮🇷 7.1×
Active ships 120 17 🇮🇷 7.1×
Submarines 2 0 🇮🇷
Principal surface combatants 0 0 —
Amphibious ships 12 2 🇮🇷 6.0×
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Corvettes 0 5 🇴🇲
Patrol boats 23 8 🇮🇷 2.9×
Mine warfare 1 0 🇮🇷
Coastal boats 39 0 🇮🇷
Auxiliaries 43 2 🇮🇷 22×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇮🇷 IranKilo-class ×2
🇴🇲 OmanKhareef-class ×3
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Iran or Oman?
Iran has a larger navy with 77 warships in service compared to Oman's 15.
Which navy has more submarines, Iran or Oman?
Iran operates more submarines with 2 compared to Oman's 0.
How do the Iran and Oman navies compare in size?
Iran's navy is 5.1 times larger than Oman's in terms of total ships (77 vs 15).