Iran-Israel Military Strength Comparison: Amidst the news of the coup in Bangladesh, the eyes of the whole world are on Iran. Because it is feared that Iran may attack Israel in the next few hours. In view of this possible attack, Israel’s friendly countries have started deploying their war weapons in the Gulf. Despite mediation and talks by many countries, Iran is not ready to step back at the moment. In such a situation, it becomes important to know the military strength of these two countries.
Anything can happen in 24 to 48 hours
The next 24 to 48 hours could be very important for Iran, Israel and the entire Middle East. Because Iran can attack Israel in the next one to two days. Angered by the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniya in the capital Tehran on July 31, Iran has threatened to teach Israel a lesson and now it is believed that Iran can open a war front at any time. On one hand, American news agency Axios, quoting its sources, has expressed the possibility of the attack starting in 24 to 48 hours, while on the other hand, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has also warned the G-7 countries about this possible attack. Have warned about the attack. However, Blinken has denied that he has any accurate information regarding the timing of the attack.
What will happen if there is an attack?
In such a situation, the question arises that if Iran really attacks Israel, what will happen? What will Israel’s response be like? After this attack, will the friendly countries and organizations of both the countries also jump into this war? And most importantly, what is the military strength of Iran and Israel? And how much harm do both countries have the capacity to cause to each other? So let us try to find answers to all these important questions in a sequential manner.
Israel also ready to attack Iran
In view of the possibility of attack from Iran, Israel has also made its stand clear. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it clear that if they get strong intelligence inputs that Iran may attack them, then Israel can consider a pre-emptive strike to stop Iran. In view of this threat looming over Israel, on Sunday, Netanyahu held a meeting with other top officials of the Israeli Army, including Israel Defense Force Chief Lieutenant General Harzi Halevi, Mossad Chief David Barnia and Shein Bet Chief Ronen Bar, and made it clear that if If either Iran or Hezbollah makes the mistake of teasing him, he will not remain silent.
America and Britain deployed fighter jets and warships
How dangerous this situation of tension between Iran and Israel has reached can be gauged from the fact that friendly countries like America and Britain have deployed their fighter jets and warships around Israel to help it. Have started doing. Britain provided Royal Navy ships as well as R.A.F. Helicopters have also been kept on standby. Looking at the current situation, it seems that Iran has linked the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniya and Hezbollah’s military chief Fouad Shukar to its prestige and wants to target Israel at any cost.
try to reduce stress
Iran’s neighboring countries like Jordan and Lebanon have started diplomatic efforts to reduce the tension that increased after the death of both, but Iran is not budging from its intentions. According to a report, the foreign ministers of Jordan and Lebanon visited Iran after Haniya’s death with the intention of taking stock of the situation and reducing tension, but Iran made it clear that it will attack Israel under any circumstances, no matter what. Why not start a full blown war?
Former CIA chief gave advice
David Petraeus, former director of the American intelligence agency CIA, in an interview given to Iran International, has expressed the hope that Iran may attack Israel, but both the countries would like to avoid jumping into a full-blown war at this time. Because if a full-scale war breaks out between the two countries, then both the countries will suffer terrible losses and both Iran and Israel would not want this. He said that the way Ismail Haniya was murdered inside Tehran, it is a big intelligence and security failure and a big blow for Iran.
Which country with whom?
Now the question is, who will support whom in case of war and how? If sources are to be believed, Iran may get help in this attack from Hezbollah in Lebanon, militias of Syria and Iraq and Houthi rebels of Yemen, but till now none of these countries has openly said about supporting Iran. Although Russia and China have definitely supported Iran, it is not clear how much and how these two countries will support Iran in case of war. Whereas before now Jordan’s stance has been neutral. Because earlier when Iran had fired missiles at Israel, along with America, Jordan also helped Israel. At the same time, Saudi Arabia and UAE also provided inputs to America. The special thing is that if missiles are fired from Iran, Iraq or Yemen targeting Israel, then they will have to cross Jordan’s sky, and Jordan had made it clear last time that it would not attack either Iran or Israel. Will not allow any violation of its airspace.
Countries divided into two camps
But despite this, if we try to understand the countries divided into camps, then countries like Palestine, Turkey, Lebanon, Syria, Qatar, Oman, Russia and China are standing with Iran. Whereas most of the European countries including America, France, Britain, Germany, Australia are with Israel. In such a situation, military experts of the world consider both the camps equal. Especially if we talk about Israel and Iran, the competition is equal. Talking about Global Fire Power Index, Iran is at number 14 in the world, while Israel is at number 17.
Comparison of military strength of Iran and Israel
Now let us compare the military strength of both. So that it can be known who can prevail over whom in the event of war. If we talk about soldiers, Iran has 6 lakh 10 thousand soldiers while Israel has a total of 1,69,500 soldiers. Israel is far ahead of Iran in terms of reserve soldiers. While Israel has 4,65,000 reserve soldiers, Iran has 3,50,000 reserve soldiers. Iran is ahead of Israel in terms of paramilitary. Iran has a paramilitary force of 2 lakh 20 thousand, whereas Israel has only 35 thousand. If we talk about tanks, Israel has 1370 tanks and Iran has 1996 tanks. The number of self-propelled artillery with Iran is 580 while Israel has 650 self-propelled artillery. Iran is far ahead of Israel in terms of rocket artillery. Iran has 775 rocket artillery, while Israel has only 150 rocket artillery.
Israel is very strong in air power
Now let’s talk about air power. According to the Global Firepower Index, Israel’s air power is very strong. Israel Army not only has more fighter planes but also has more firepower than Iran. Israel’s Air Force is counted among the most powerful air forces in the Middle East, which can prove to be a major threat to Iran.
Israel ahead in terms of air force
Now let’s talk about the Air Force. Iran has a total of 42 thousand airmen while Israel has 89 thousand airmen. Israeli army has 612 fighter planes while Iran has 551. Israel has 241 fighter craft and Iran has 186. Israel has 23 special mission aircraft while Iran has only 10. Israel has 155 trainer aircraft while Iran has 102. Israel has 14 tanker fleets and Iran has 7. Israel has 146 helicopters. Iran has its number 129. Israel has 48 combat helicopters while Iran has 13. ,
Iran looks strong in the sea
Now let’s talk about the strength of both the countries in the sea. Iran has 7 Figrats while Israel has none. Israel has 7 corvettes while Iran has 3. Iran has 19 submarines while Israel has 5. Israel has 45 petrol vessels while Iran has 21. While Iran has one Marine Warfare, Israel does not have even one.
Israel has nuclear bomb
It is believed that Israel also has nuclear weapons. Washington’s Nuclear Threat Initiative estimates that Israel has about 90 nuclear weapons. Whereas till now there is no news of Iran having a nuclear bomb. Although Iran has been continuously trying to make a nuclear bomb.
From this perspective, the military strength of both the countries is almost equal. One is ahead in one matter, the other in something else. But Iran has no answer to Israel’s 90 nuclear bombs. In such a situation, if we talk about strength only, Israel comes out ahead. But it is hoped that this war will not escalate so much that it reaches to that point.