Navy comparison: Iran vs United States
Islamic Republic of Iran Navy 🇮🇷
| Official Name | Islamic Republic of Iran Navy |
| Total ships | 90 |
| Active ships | 90 |
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United States Navy 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Navy |
| Total ships | 471 |
| Active ships | 241 |
| Naval Ensign |
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Iranian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 3 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 21 | |
| Amphibious ships | 24 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 1 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 17 | |
| Other ships | 11 | |
United States ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 69 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 11 | |
| Destroyers | 76 | |
| Cruisers | 18 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 31 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 58 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 8 | |
| Cargo ships | 83 | |
| Support ships | 80 | |
| Other ships | 36 | |