Iran is often seen as a major power in the Middle East, but how does it compare to its neighbors? By population, energy resources and military size, it is among the largest players in the region, but it lags behind richer states in terms of per capita economic output and defense spending, according to visualcapitalist.com. The cited source presents the figures on several dimensions, showing where Iran leads, where it lags, and how its overall size shapes its regional influence. • Low GDP per