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Welcome back to the channel! In this episode, we're comparing the militaries of Iran and Russia — two powerful nations with growing global influence, especially in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
One is a regional power with strong asymmetric capabilities, the other is a nuclear-armed superpower with global reach.
Let’s break it down — from soldiers and jets to ships, tanks, and defense budgets — and find out who truly holds the edge.
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🎖️ MILITARY SIZE & PERSONNEL
• Iran : ~610,000 active-duty troops
• Russia : ~900,000 active-duty troops (plus 2 million reserves)
Iran fields a large military with conventional forces and elite units like the Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) , which plays a key role in regional proxy wars.
Russia maintains a massive standing army , including special operations forces, airborne units, and a large reserve force — capable of large-scale conventional warfare.
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✈️ AIR FORCE COMPARISON
• Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) : Around 400+ aircraft, mostly outdated U.S.-made jets from before the 1979 revolution
• Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) : Over 4,000+ aircraft including Su-35s, Su-57 stealth fighters, MiG-31s, and bombers
Iran still flies legacy F-14 Tomcats and F-4 Phantom IIs — some upgraded locally — but lacks modern Western support due to sanctions.
Russia has one of the most advanced air forces in the world , with fifth-generation fighters, long-range bombers, and robust air defense systems like the S-400 .
💡 Edge : Russia , by a wide margin.
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⚓ NAVY AND MARITIME CAPABILITIES
• Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (IRIN) : ~18,000 personnel | Fast attack boats, frigates, coastal subs
• Russian Navy : ~155,000 personnel | Aircraft carrier, destroyers, submarines, and global fleet
Iran focuses on asymmetric naval warfare , using swarms of small boats, mines, and anti-ship missiles — ideal for the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia has a blue-water navy , with nuclear-powered submarines, surface warships, and expeditionary capability — though smaller than during the Soviet era.
💡 Edge : Russia in global presence, Iran in localized deterrence