If we compare the military strength of both the countries amid the ongoing war between Israel and Iran, Iran is ahead in military numbers, while Israel is in a strong position in air power and ranking. There is not much difference between the two countries in the world military ranking.
Israel vs Iran Military Power Comparison: A fierce war continues between Israel and Iran in the Middle East. 787 people have died in Iran in the last 4 days. At the same time, the death toll of Israel and other countries is not yet clear. In this fighting that started on February 28, many big leaders and commanders of Iran including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were killed. At present this war does not seem to be stopping. Let us know who is stronger between Israel and Iran.
1- Total Military Soldier
- According to the Global Firepower Index 2026, Israel has a total of 6,69,500 military personnel. At the same time, the number of active soldiers is 1,69,500 while reserve soldiers are 4,65,000. Apart from this there are also 35,000 paramilitary.
- Iran has a total of 11,80,000 military personnel. At the same time, the number of active soldiers is 6,10,000 while reserve soldiers are 3,50,000. Apart from this, there are also 2,20,000 paramilitary.
2- Land Forces: Who is superior to whom?
- Israel has a total of 1300 tanks, 323 self-propelled artillery, 171 towed artillery and 228 rocket artillery.
- Iran has a total of 2675 tanks, 424 self-propelled artillery, 1803 towed artillery and 1550 rocket artillery.
3- Air Power: Which has how much power?
- Israel has a total of 597 aircraft, of which 478 are in ready condition. Apart from this, there are 239 fighters, 45 attack type, 14 transporters, 148 trainers, 13 tanker fleet, 127 helicopters and 48 attack helicopters.
- Iran has a total of 551 aircraft, of which 303 are in ready condition. Apart from this, there are 188 fighters, 21 attack type, 86 transporters, 103 trainers, 6 tanker fleet, 129 helicopters and 13 attack helicopters.
4- Naval Forces: Who is more powerful?
- Israel has a total of 82 assets. These include 7 corvettes, 6 submarines, 66 petrol vessels.
- Iran has a total of 109 assets. These include 7 frigates, 3 corvettes, 25 submarines, 21 petrol vessels and 1 mine warfare.
5- World Military Ranking
- According to Global Firepower, Israel is the 15th most powerful country in the world out of 145 countries in the world. Israel’s power index score is 0.2707.
- According to Global Firepower, Iran is the 16th most powerful country in the world out of 145 countries. Israel’s power index score is 0.3199. Let us tell you that the lower the score, the higher and stronger the country is considered in the ranking.