Country: Iran (IR) Israel (IL) Capital: Tehran: Jerusalem (internationally unrecognized) Population: 78 192 200: 8 238 300: Area: 1 648 195 km 2: 20 770 km 2: More: Iran military forces description: Israel military forces description : Military expenditures. Show map. Iran has grown increasingly close to Russia in recent years, and the two nations have stood firmly behind Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Syria, even after American and Israeli strikes on the country. Tehran has also used its increasingly sophisticated cyber arm to target the U.S. and other regional adversaries, stealing intelligence and conducting illegal surveillance. The Iron Dome has also had success on a larger scale, proving its value during extended Israeli conflicts with Hamas in Gaza and fighting off a recent salvo of projectiles launched by Iranian-led forces from Syria. Sharing the same motto as the legendary British SAS—"Who Dares Wins"—the secretive unit conducts deep reconaissance, counter-terrorism and hostage rescue missions. Both nations have considerable military clout, and any prolonged confrontation between them would be bloody. All rights reserved. Though this does not seem like a big gap, the fact that Israel is spending billions more than Iran on a smaller military indicates the gulf in the quality of equipment used. Hezbollah has a well-trained and well-equipped military, far more powerful than the Lebanese army and able to operate freely. Israel fields more tanks than Iran—2,760 compared to 1,650. Israel will eventually have 50 F-35s. 18 years of age for compulsory (Jews, Druzes) military service; 17 years of age for voluntary (Christians, Muslims, Circassians) military service; both sexes are obligated to military service; conscript service obligation - 36 months for enlisted men, 21 months for enlisted women, 48 months for officers; pilots commit to 9 years service; reserve obligation to age 41-51 (men), 24 (women). They consist of the ground forces, air force, and navy. According to many organizations, the estimated numbers of nuclear weapons that Israel possesses varies from 80 up to even 200 ready to be launched nuclear weapons. In the modern era, military leaders have created a new branch of the military responsible for air defense while weapon developers look to improve Iran's domestic systems. Despite the efforts of the greatest correspondence with the reality, there is no guarantee, that all the data is true. Iran was not far behind on $14.5 billion. The Israel Defense Forces differs from most armed forces in the world in many ways. A nation's entire power grid could be shut down without a shot being fired, inflicting as much damage as hundreds of rockets or laser-guided bombs. Israel vs Iran. Iran is mostly using second-rate tanks, though it has announced the development of the new Karrar platform, which it claims will be able to compete with top-class opponents. The Uzi submachine gun was invented in Israel and used by the IDF until December 2003, ending a service that began in 1954. What is more, there are also rumours that Israel managed to prepare special missiles that can be operational from submarines. Much of Iran's air force is made up of American planes supplied to the country before the Islamic Revolution in 1979 toppled the U.S.-aligned Shah. In 1965, the Israel Defense Forces was awarded the Israel Prize for its contribution to education. You can help get this video many more votes by sharing this video with your friends. The IDF is one of Israeli society’s most prominent institutions, influencing the country’s economy, culture and political scene. The world's major powers would likely look to limit and contain a conflict, given its potential to set the entire region alight. An order from Defense Minister David Ben-Gurion on 26 May 1948, officially set up the Israel Defense Forces as a conscript army formed out of the paramilitary group Haganah, incorporating the militant groups Irgun and Lehi. Even if talks break down, it will take many years before Tehran joins the nuclear club. Its large population—around 82 million—enables Tehran to maintain a standing force of around 534,000 soldiers, with a further 400,000 in reserve, making it the largest force in the Middle East. A portrait of Quds Force commander Major General Qassem Soleimani is seen during a demonstration in Baghdad, Iraq, on March 31, 2015. In spite of such early dates, Israel has not joined the NPT. All information comes from wikipedia.org, cia.gov, icanw.org, government websites and press releases. Boost this video to reach up to 1000 people. Still, a lot of sources claim that they managed to prepare fully working nuclear warheads in 1966. Iranian available manpower is around 47 million compared with just 3 million for Israel. However, they did not confirm that fact. Iran vs Israel. 18 years of age for compulsory military service; 16 years of age for volunteers; 17 years of age for Law Enforcement Forces; 15 years of age for Basij Forces (Popular Mobilization Army); conscript military service obligation is 18 months; women exempt from military service. The S-300 has a range of more than 100 miles, and its advanced radar would heighten the need for Israel's newest and stealthiest aircraft. Members of Iranian armed forces march during the Army Day parade in Tehran on April 18, 2013. Show map. An S-300 air defense missile system launches a missile during the International Army Games 2017 at the Ashuluk shooting range outside Astrakhan, Russia on August 5, 2017. The country also operates Russian aircraft such as the MiG-29 fighter and Su-24 ground attack jet. Formed amid a war with seven Arab neighbors, the country's short history is punctuated with conflicts fought for its survival. info), lit. This article has been updated to include more information on the military capabilities of both Israel and Iran, to clarify the roles of Israel's different missile defense networks and special forces units, to include more information on Iranian air power and to add comments from Richard Baffa. | World. No nation exists in a vacuum and no war is fought without the involvement of outside actors. Caught flat-footed in 2010, Iran has since invested heavily to close the cyber gap with its rival, and the two nations are now near-constantly engaged in probing attacks. "If Iranian forces in Syria attack Israel, Israeli attacks against the Iranian mainland cannot be discounted.". The IDF is headed by its Chief of General Staff, the Ramatkal, subordinate to the Defense Minister of Israel; Rav Aluf Benny Gantz has served as Chief of Staff since 2011. Conscription exists for all non-Arab citizens of Israel over the age of 18, giving the country a large and well-trained pool of fighters to call up in the event of war. Though it would appear that neither nation wants a full-scale war, the potential for miscalculation and escalation remains. The Shiite Lebanese Hezbollah group, especially, is a worry for Israeli leaders. Israeli leaders were so worried that the country's nuclear weapons were readied for a last-ditch strike. Notoriously secretive about its nuclear arsenal, the country is believed to possess between 75 and 400 warheads. In the event of an all-out war, Israel holds the nuclear trump card. An Israeli soldier sits inside a F-35 fighter jet after it landed at Nevatim air base in southern Israel on December 12, 2016. Israeli leaders are fighting hard to stop Iranian soldiers deploying along its northern border. Financial and military support for anti-Israeli militant groups across the Middle East give it a way to hit its rivals in the event of conflict. Iran and Russia form a counter-weight to U.S.-Israeli hegemony in the region, and have been bullish in implementing foreign policy. As a result of that, Israel is said to apply quite effective, yet affordable deterring policy. The Sayeret Matkal special forces unit would carry out foreign operations for the IDF.