It's interesting to compare the military capabilities of neighboring countries in the Middle East. Iran's population is about 92 million people, while the neighboring country has only 9.5 million. But Iran's population size doesn't always determine military advantage.

Looking at active military personnel, the difference is quite significant: one side has 610,000, and the other only 170,000. However, in reserve forces, the picture is different — 350,000 versus 465,000. Simultaneously, paramilitary formations are growing alongside Iran's population: 220,000 versus 35,000.

Regarding equipment, the advantage is clear. Tanks: 1,713 versus 1,300; armored vehicles: 65,825 versus 35,985; artillery systems: 392 versus 352. In the air force, combat aircraft: 188 versus 240; helicopters: 13 versus 48.

Naval forces are also interesting — destroyers: 107 versus 62; submarines: 25 versus 5. Logistics shows 173 airports versus 37; merchant fleet: 965 ships versus 41.

As for natural resources, oil production is 3.98 million barrels per day versus 15,000. Iran's population is better supplied with energy resources, but nuclear warheads — that's what changes the entire geopolitical situation in the region.