2026 Iran war order of battle

This is the order of battle of the 2026 Iran war.

US–Israel and allies

Non-state actors

Defensive only

Iran and allies

Notes

  1. ^ The United States Naval Forces Central Command and the United States Fifth Fleet operates as a single command, sharing both commander and headquarters.

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