Iraq sixth in Middle East military power index for 2026

2026-02-14 - 11:56

Shafaq News- Baghdad Iraq ranked sixth among the Middle East’s strongest militaries in 2026, according to the Global Firepower Index (GFP), which assesses defense capabilities based on manpower, equipment, logistics, and military spending. Turkiye topped the regional list, followed by Israel, Iran, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. The United Arab Emirates placed seventh, Qatar eighth, then Jordan and Bahrain. The index evaluates more than 60 military, economic, and logistical indicators, excluding nuclear capabilities, offering a comparative measure of conventional military strength.