Israel vs Iran Military
Israel Defense Forces
Technologically advanced military, nuclear-armed, US-backed
Technological superiority and precision strikes
VS
Iranian Armed Forces
Largest missile arsenal in Middle East, proxy network
Asymmetric and proxy warfare
Short Answer
Israel has a qualitative military edge with advanced US-supplied technology (F-35s, Iron Dome, nuclear capability) and battle-tested forces. Iran has quantitative advantages with larger manpower, vast missile arsenals, and regional proxy networks across the Middle East.
Our Verdict
Israel dominates in technology, air power, and intelligence. Iran relies on missile quantity, proxy warfare, and strategic depth. In a direct conventional war, Israel's tech superiority would likely prevail, but Iran's asymmetric capabilities make any conflict extremely costly.
Israel Defense Forces7.5
7.5Iranian Armed Forces
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Key Differences at a Glance
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Active Military: Iranian Armed Forces wins (610,000 vs 170,000)
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Defense Budget: Israel Defense Forces wins ($24B vs $10B)
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Fighter Jets: Israel Defense Forces wins (345 (incl. F-35s) vs 186 (mostly legacy))
Key Facts & Figures
| Metric | Israel Defense Forces | Iranian Armed Forces | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Personnel | 170,000 | 610,000 | -72% |
| Reserve Personnel | 465,000 | 350,000 | +33% |
| Defense Budget(USD) | $24 Billion |
Key Differences
Israel Defense Forces
Attribute
Iranian Armed Forces
170,000
Active Military
610,000🏆
$24B🏆
Defense Budget
$10B
345 (incl. F-35s)🏆
Fighter Jets
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Last updated: March 21, 2026Human reviewed
