🇺🇸 United States vs Iran 🇮🇷

Power Index: #1 (99.1) vs #14 (66.79)

In a modeled full-scale conventional conflict, United States holds the advantage with a 69% projected edge over Iran, based on the weighted balance of air power, ground forces, naval strength and defense spending.

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United StatesIran
1,340,150Active personnel
610,000
804,800Reserve forces
350,000
$997.3 billionDefense budget
$7.9 billion
4,650Main battle tanks
1,996
3,368Combat aircraft
240
867Attack helicopters
50
11Aircraft carriers
0
104Destroyers & frigates
0
68Submarines
19
3,700Nuclear warheads
0

⚠ United States possesses nuclear weapons, a strategic factor beyond this conventional comparison.

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Modeled outcome is a statistical illustration from open force data — see how the model works. Real wars depend on doctrine, terrain, logistics, morale and alliances.