In today's volatile Middle East, the military power of Iran and Pakistan, two regional powers, has become a topic of concern. Although the two countries have many differences in religion, culture, geopolitics, etc., they are comparable in the military field, and each has its own merits. So, is Iran stronger, or is Pakistan better? 
In terms of the size of the army, Iran has slightly more active military personnel than Pakistan, but Pakistan has far more reservists than Iran. This means that in the event of a full-scale war, Pakistan will be able to quickly mobilize more troops. However, Iran has a unique advantage in dealing with local conflicts and asymmetric warfare, with its Revolutionary Guards and militia groups"Basij"It is known for its strong combat effectiveness.
* In terms of equipment, Pakistan has more tanks, while Iran has the advantage in the number of fighters and seas. However, the number of equipment does not fully reflect military strength, and factors such as performance, combat training, and logistics support are also crucial. The Pakistani army is equipped with more advanced Western** and has long-term military cooperation with countries such as the United States. Although Iran is subject to a Western embargo, its domestically produced equipment, especially ballistic missiles, should not be underestimated.
Geo-environmentally, Pakistan's Kashmir dispute with India has been the number one security challenge, while Iran faces sustained pressure from Western countries, led by the United States. This external security environment forces both countries to maintain strong military capabilities.
However, the most striking thing is that Pakistan has a nuclear weapon"Killer feature"。As one of the few nuclear-armed countries in the world, Pakistan undoubtedly has the advantage in military deterrence. Although Iran insists that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes only, there is widespread suspicion that it intends to develop a nuclear program. If Iran does possess nuclear weapons, it will undoubtedly dramatically change the military balance in the Middle East.
However, we cannot ignore Iran's unique advantages in unconventional areas. By fostering Allah and other regional leaders, Iran has cast its own influence in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and other places. This kind"Hybrid warfare"Capabilities that Pakistan does not have.
On the whole, Iran and Pakistan are comparable in military strength, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Pakistan has nuclear** and more modern conventional forces, while Iran has the upper hand in terms of asymmetric warfare and regional influence. To compare the strength of the two countries, we should not only look at the superficial figures, but also deeply analyze their military strategy, geopolitical environment, military industry, and other deep-seated factors.
In the future, the military strength of Iran and Pakistan will largely depend on the direction of the regional situation. If the United States further increases its pressure on Iran, Iran may accelerate its nuclear development, which will have a significant impact on the regional military balance. Pakistan's relationship with India will also affect the deployment and development of its military forces.
In any case, the military strength of Iran and Pakistan, as two regional powers, will have a profound impact on the Middle East and the world. Their military comparisons also provide us with a unique perspective for understanding the trend of military development in the world today. In the future, we need to continue to pay attention to the trends of the strength of the two things to better grasp this changing world.