#IsraelIranConflict Military Power of Iran and Israel: A Comparative Review*

The land distance between Iran and Israel is approximately 2,150 kilometers. Iran's missile attack on Israel in October 2024 demonstrated that Iran has made significant progress in its missile program. According to the United States, Iran has more than 3,000 ballistic missiles, which is considered the largest and most diverse arsenal in the Middle East.

On the other hand, Israel has the most advanced missile technology, including the *Jericho, Laura, Delilah* series and others. In terms of defensive capability, Israel's *Iron Dome* is the unique and successful missile defense system in the world, capable of destroying short-range rockets and drones in the air.

In terms of population and number of soldiers, Iran has the advantage, with a population ten times larger than that of Israel and an active military force of 610,000, while Israel's active military force is 170,000. However, Israel clearly has the advantage over Iran ($10 billion) in terms of advanced technology, modern air force, and defense budget ($24 billion).