List of current ships of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy

This is a list of the ships of the Iran Navy, the country's main navy. It does not include vessels of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy. The prefix "IRIS" is short for "Islamic Republic of Iran Ship".[1]

Submarines

Class Picture Name Origin Displacement Notes
Attack submarines (3)
Kilo class IRIS Taregh Soviet Union ~2,325 tons Taregh (RUS Paltus (Project 877EKM (Kilo))) (2 more non-operational) with 6 single 533mm TT.[2]

One unit, likely the IRIS Taregh confirmed sunk by US forces, 13 March 2026[3]

IRIS Nooh
IRIS Yunes
Midget submarines (16)
Ghadir class ~16 Iran ~125 tons Ghadir (DPRK Yeono mod) with 2 single 533mm TT with Jask-2 (C-704 (Nasr)) AShM/Valfajr HWT (additional vessels in build).[2]

Surface combatants

Class Picture Name Origin Displacement Notes
Frigates (2)
Moudge class IRIS Deylaman Iran ~1,500 tons With 2 twin lnchr with C-802 AShM, 2 single lnchr with SM-1 SAM, 2 triple 324mm SVTT Mk 32 ASTT, 1 76mm gun, 1 hel landing.[2]
Alvand class IRIS Alborz United Kingdom ~1,400 tons With 2 twin lnchr with C-802 (CH-SS-N-6) AShM, 2 triple 324mm SVTT Mk 32 ASTT, 1 AK630M CIVVS, 1 114mm gun.[2]
Corvettes (1)
Hamzeh class IRIS Hamzeh Netherlands 539 tons Hamzah with 2 single lnchr with C-802 (Noor) (CH-SS-N-6) AShM.[2]
Fast attack craft (15)
Kaman class IRIS Kaman France 234 tons up to 10 Kaman (FRA Combattante with 1 twin lnchr with C-802 AShM, 1 76mm gun.[2]
IRIS Xoubin
IRIS Khadang
IRIS Falakhon
IRIS Shamshir
IRIS Gorz
IRIS Gardouneh
IRIS Khanjar
IRIS Neyzeh
IRIS Tabarzin
Sina class IRIS Paykan Iran 275 tons With 1 twin lnchr with C-802, 1 76mm gun.[2]
IRIS Zereh
IRIS Joshan
IRIS Derafsh
IRIS Separ
Patrol craft (9)
Hendijan class IRIS Sirik Netherlands ~420 tons 3 Hendijan with 2 twin lnchr with C-802 (Noor) (CH-SS-N-6) AShM.[2]
IRIS Kalat
IRIS Konarak
Kaivan class IRIS Kaivan United States 85 tons 3 Kayvan with 2 single lnchr with C-704 (Nasr) AShM.[2]
IRIS Tiran
IRIS Mahan
Parvin class IRIS Parvin 105 tons 3 Parvin with 2 single lnchr with C-704 (Nasr) AShM.[2]
IRIS Bahram
IRIS Nahid

Surface ships

Class Picture Ships Origin No. Commissioned Displacement Fleet Notes
Amphibious ships (24)
Hengam class IRIS Hengam United Kingdom 511 1974 2,581 tons full-load Southern Fleet Unclear if operational
IRIS Larak United Kingdom 512 1974 2,581 tons full-load Southern Fleet Undergoing refit as of 2025
IRIS Tonb United Kingdom 513 1985 2,581 tons full-load Southern Fleet
IRIS Lavan United Kingdom 514 1985 2,581 tons full-load Southern Fleet Interned at Kochi Port, India since 4 March 2026.[4][5][6]
Karbala class One unit sunk by US forces in March 2026 IRIS Fouque Iran 101 1998 280 tons full-load Southern Fleet
IRIS Qeshm 504 1995 Southern Fleet
IRIS Hormoz 505 1995 Southern Fleet
IRIS Farour 506 Southern Fleet
507 Southern Fleet
508 Southern Fleet
SR.N6 United Kingdom 01 1973 10 tons full-load Southern Fleet
02 1973 Southern Fleet
03 1973 Southern Fleet
04 1974 Southern Fleet
05 1974 Southern Fleet
06 1975 Southern Fleet
07 1975 Southern Fleet
08 1975 Southern Fleet
BH.7 101 1970 55 tons full-load Southern Fleet
102 1971 Southern Fleet
103 1974 Southern Fleet
104 1974 Southern Fleet
105 1974 Southern Fleet
106 1975 Southern Fleet
Auxiliary ships (25)
Kangan class IRIS Kangan India 411 1978 12,193 tons full-load Southern Fleet
IRIS Taheri 412 1979 Southern Fleet
IRIS Shahid Marjni ? 1991 Southern Fleet
IRIS Amir ? 1992 Southern Fleet
Bandar Abbas class IRIS Bandar Abbas West Germany 421 1974 4,748 tons full-load Southern Fleet Undergoing overhaul as of 2025
IRIS Bushehr West Germany 422 1974 4,748 tons full-load Southern Fleet Interned in Sri Lanka in 2026.[7][8]
Delvar class IRIS Deylam Pakistan 424 1980–1982 1,300 tonnes Southern Fleet
IRIS Delvar 471 Southern Fleet
IRIS Sirjan 472 Southern Fleet
IRIS Charak 481 Southern Fleet
IRIS Chiroo 482 Southern Fleet
IRIS Souru 483 Southern Fleet
IRIS Dayer ? Southern Fleet
Hendijan class IRIS Macham Netherlands ? 1985 420 tons full-load Southern Fleet
IRIS Khoramshahr ? 1985 Southern Fleet
IRIS Hendijan 1401 1987 Southern Fleet
IRIS Gavatar 1404 1990 Southern Fleet
IRIS Moqam Iran 1405 1992 Southern Fleet
IRIS Bahregan 1406 1992 Southern Fleet
IRIS Ganaveh Netherlands 1408 1988 Southern Fleet
IRIS Rostami Iran 1409 1993 Southern Fleet
IRIS Nayband 1410 1993 Southern Fleet
Mine warfare vessels (1)
Shahin class IRIS Shahin Iran M111 2021 Southern Fleet Undergoing overhaul as of 2025
Intelligence vessels (1)
Moudge-class IRIS Zagros Iran 313 2025 1,500 Tons Southern Fleet Based on Moudge class frigate hull

See also

References

  1. ^ Iran unveils new destroyer warship amid maritime tensions. Jerusalem Post. 27 November 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j International Institute for Strategic Studies (February 2025). The Military Balance 2026 (1st ed.). Routledge.
  3. ^ https://www.twz.com/land/iranian-submarine-sunk-by-atacms-short-range-ballistic-missile?fbclid=IwY2xjawQk2M9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFHR3gxRnFsakIydWtBUDdPc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHu7hm3GLQII9GiHNTZNjvh9mRItcQC8XAX-xrUV77idUIoHQlo0GAfUMonst_aem_XrEmm150wHBj6CLsMBI02A
  4. ^ "Days before US torpedo strike on IRIS Dena, Iran requested India to dock damaged warship at Kochi: Reports". Wion. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
  5. ^ "India gave safe harbour to another Iranian ship days before IRIS Dena was sunk by US". The Times of India. 2026-03-06. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
  6. ^ Adithya Krishna Menon (6 March 2026). "India Reveals That It Interned Iranian Naval Vessel IRIS Lavan on March 4". Naval News. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
  7. ^ Farzan, Zulfick. "Sri Lanka Takes Control of Iranian Ship Iris Bushehr and 208 Crew". english.newsfirst.lk. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
  8. ^ Kelly Ng and BBC Sinhala (6 March 2026). "Sri Lanka takes control of second Iranian vessel a day after US sub attack". BBC. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
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