Presence of the Army Ground Force Among the Top 10 Armored Powers in the World

The armored units of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Ground Force, with their vast array of tanks and armored personnel carriers, have demonstrated remarkable capabilities on the battlefield.

News ID: 86238

Date: 27 May 2025 - 09:03

TEHRAN (Defapress) - The Islamic Republic of Iran Army Ground Force, with its integrated infantry and armored units, possesses significant power and capabilities. The armored units of the Ground Force, equipped with various tanks and armored personnel carriers, have displayed astonishing abilities on the battlefield.

The tanks and personnel carriers of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Ground Force have shown in various exercises, including the recent exercise in the east of the country, that they can carry out any operation with high capability and power.

The field commanders of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Ground Force have repeatedly emphasized the strength of this force in armored battles and have shown the agility of the forces in terms of numbers and operational capabilities.

Brigadier General Yousef Ghorbani, Deputy Coordinator of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Ground Force, said in an interview with Defapress correspondent in this regard: We can certainly say that the Army Ground Force is one of the most agile forces in the West Asian region, which is in a very favorable condition in terms of equipment and equipment.

He adds: In addition to agility, this force has "Targeting Long-Range", "Point Hitting", and "Network-oriented" equipment; Also, our armored divisions are among the most powerful armored units in the West Asian region due to their volume of equipment, structure, and organization.

Of course, this is only part of the capabilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Ground Forces on the battlefield. The Army Ground Forces, as a pivotal force, play a key role in defending the country and confronting threats.

The Islamic Republic of Iran Army uses various tanks to confront any adversary, including the "Zulfiqar", "Samsam", "Tiam", "Mobarez", and "Karar" tanks; each of these tanks has been able to perform exceptionally well in battle by optimizing them. If we want to cite foreign media or websites regarding the military power of each country, the closest option is the "Global Firepower" website, which provides the military power indicators of different countries in the world in a classified manner.

One of the countries that has been examined on the Global Firepower website is the Islamic Republic of Iran. Global Firepower says about Iran’s military power: Iran has various capabilities in various fields, including ground combat power.

The website writes: According to the military indicators of countries, Iran ranks sixteenth among 145 countries in the world.

This shows that there are extraordinary capabilities in the Armed Forces, one of the most important parameters of which is armored power. Armored combat power requires examining various parameters, including the presence of tanks and armored personnel carriers. According to the Global Firepower report, Iran is one of the world’s top armored powers, with 1,713 tanks, and has been able to create a powerful armored force in the region with 1,113 operational tanks. Also, in terms of military transportation equipment, Iran is in very good condition, with more than 65,000 military vehicles.

According to a pie chart published by Global Firepower, over 2% of Iran’s total ground combat power is attributed to tanks, a figure that may require a relative increase in ground combat strength. Although the data from this military website may not be based on field research and could be approximate estimates, Iran’s armored capabilities are undeniable.

In the field of armored warfare, the Islamic Republic of Iran Army is among the top 10 powers in the world. Of course, a large number of tanks may have been added to the combat organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army in the past year, but most capabilities are based on data from the past year.

The availability of sufficient equipment ensures the necessary conditions for conducting large-scale military exercises by the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Ground Force, significantly contributing to the demonstration of its armored power on the battlefield. In recent years, this has enabled the Ground Force to participate in military exercises with greater strength.

Brigadier General Kioumars Heydari, Commander of the Army Ground Force, regarding the use of Karrar and Zulfiqar tanks in exercises, stated: "The Karrar tank is highly advanced and at the cutting edge of technology. The Army Ground Force, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defense, is producing this tank, and some units have already been integrated into the Ground Force’s combat organization. More units will be added soon."

The Ground Force Commander added: "We are adding new capabilities to the Zulfiqar tank so that it can dominate the battlefield in future conflicts, and the Ground Force has made significant progress on this tank. Additionally, we have prepared the M60 tank, an impactful weapon with a mobile firing platform, for future wars."