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• 21-point, 50-yard pistol range with turning targets at 25 yards • 9-point, 200-yard rifle range with a stepped berm at 100 yards • Large Heated Clubhouse

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Colonial Rifle and Pistol Club was incorporated in 1936 to encourage legal, organized rifle and pistol shooting among the citizens of the United States residing in the New York Metro area, with a strong emphasis on safe handling and proper care of firearms as well as improved marksmanship.

Membership in Colonial has many benefits: An outdoor place, with covered firing lines, to shoot in New York City. A secure fenced in range with electronic access. Shooting from 8:00 AM till dusk (Sunday 10:00 till dusk). A friendly helpful membership, with an amazing amount of knowledge of all aspects of shooting and gun ownership, they are willing to share. Two independently run ranges; rifle (out to 200 yards) and pistol (out to 50 yards). Support of various shooting disciplines with practice facilities for each. A weekly competition program. An archery range with a hunting tower. Social events to get family and friends involved in the shooting sports. A heated clubhouse that's always available.

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This question comes up every few months, if you use the search box you will find prior suggestions

You need to be a resident or citizen.

https://westsidepistolrange.com/rifle-class-signup/

Tourists coming in to shoot is much more likely in places like Las Vegas.

Risa, the US in general is the Wild West of gun culture compared to where the OP is from. I imagine they want to try something they can't do in their country.

Sorry I didn’t make myself clear I’m coming from England I only went to LA on holiday Never shot before always something fancied doing seems to be a big thing in America going to a range want to experience it

The OP comes from UK. They don't have the gun ranges as they do in many US States.

It is almost impossible to legally shoot gun/go to gun range in NY/NJ/CT as a tourist.

Yeah, the issue is that it's a big thing in the Midwest, Mountain West and the South, and you've only been going to the Northeast and the West Coast - not where it's part of the culture.

Here we go - this place in Secaucus.

https://www.longshotpistolandrifle.com/

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Westside Rifle & Pistol Range

Having served the New York metropolitan area since 1964, Westside has evolved into a full service shooting range that caters to a variety of shooters.

Our members include hobbyists, hunters, and members of the law enforcement community.

In the City of New York one does not need a permit to shoot a .22 Caliber Rifle . At Westsiide we offer the opportunity for novices to experience the excitement of firing a .22 caliber rifle .

In NYC and the five boroughs, a civilian cannot shoot/use/rent a HANDGUN or PISTOL without having a NYC Handgun License issued by NYPD License Division .

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The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution grants you the right to keep and carry firearms. If you own a firearm, you need to train regularly in order to develop the skills to use and handle it safely.

There are a number of shooting ranges in New York City which you can visit to train and sharpen your firearms skills if you live within the city or nearby.

Woodhaven Rifle and Pistol Range, Inc.

Westside rifle and pistol range, pioneer shooting center, bay ridge rod and gun club, colonial rifle and pistol club, richmond boro gun club inc., stuyvesant rod and gun club, seneca sporting range inc., coyne park rifle and pistol range, nassau county rifle and pistol range, the best shooting ranges in new york city.

The best shooting ranges in New York City are distributed across various locations in the city. This guide discusses the best 10 shooting ranges in this city.

The Woodhaven Rifle & Pistol Range, Inc. is a shooting range that offers firearms training and enables its members to take part in professional shooting competitions. The facility features a shooting range for pistols and rifles and the training offered is tailored for shooters with different skill levels. You can also buy various gun accessories from the organization’s online platform.

The Woodhaven Rifle & Pistol Range is open to registered members only, a range policy shared by some gun ranges in Kentucky . To become a member, you are required to have a valid New York City Pistol License, a New York City Rifle and Shotgun Permit, as well as an active Law Enforcement Shield and ID.

The Westside Rifle & Pistol Range is an NYS-approved firearms training institution that offers a variety of shooting range services including training and gun and range rentals. The facility also has a pro shop that sells pistols, variety of ammunition , and other firearm accessories at discounted prices.

Members of the organization include hunters, hobbyists and law enforcement personnel form NYC and the surrounding areas. In accordance with the law, civilians in NYC and the 5 boroughs cannot shoot, rent or use a pistol or handgun without having a license. Therefore, before you join Westside, ensure that you have a New York City Handgun License.

Pioneer Shooting Center is a membership club that focuses on target shooting, personal defense and competitive shooting. Shooters are trained by professional instructors as well as range safety personnel.

People of all skill levels can join – from those who have never used a gun to professional shooters. The organization also assists individuals to obtain their NYC or NYS pistol licenses. 

Pioneer Shooting Center allows members to rent guns or buy various handguns and other accessories. The facility also features a 50-foot tactical range that can be used for a wide array of classes – from basic handgun classes to advanced tactical shotgun and pistol courses, similar to the gun ranges in Iowa .

The Bay Ridge Rod & Gun Club is a pistol and rifle shooting range that is located in Brooklyn, NY. The range features more than 20 shooting points, with the maximum shooting distance being 25 yards. In addition to providing firearms training, Bay Ridge Rod & Gun Club enables you to use its shooting range on a rental basis.

Just like the gun ranges in Kansas , the facility also provides hunter safety training, and its members take part in the Civilian Marksmanship Program, a U.S. government-sponsored program whose aim is to promote safe gun use and safety training for all qualified U.S. citizens, especially the youth.

Other features that you can access at the club include a lounge, a work area where you can clean your firearm, and restrooms.

The Colonial Rifle & Pistol Club is a members-only club that was established in 1936 to promote legal and organized pistol and rifle shooting among United States citizens who reside in the New York area. The organization places a strong emphasis on safe use and proper maintenance of guns in addition to improving users’ marksmanship .

Located on a wooded 7-acre plot of land, the Colonial Rifle & Pistol Club has a well-equipped shooting range. The range comprises a 21-point outdoor pistol shooting area measuring 50 yards and equipped with movable targets at 25 yards, as well as a 200-yard rifle range that features a stepped berm at the 100-yard mark.

Other important features of the club include large a heated clubhouse, separate restrooms, and parking space for up to 60 cars.

Richmond Boro Gun Club Inc. is a gun club that was founded in 1936 as The Kreischerville Gun Club. Over the years, the organization has been actively involved in helping develop an interest in shooting among the members of the public, with participation in the Winchester League being a notable highlight.

As part of its day-to-day activities, Richmond Boro Gun Club specializes in training people on the safe handling and firing of rifles and pistols. It also provides hunter education and training. Similar to the shooting ranges in Louisiana , the facility has archery and shooting ranges and also organizes shooting events for women and men in Staten Island, NY.

The Stuyvesant Rod and Gun Club is an organization that was founded in 1960. The organization prides itself on providing a secure and friendly place for people to enjoy shooting and improve their marksmanship. It is NRA-affiliated and a member of the Greater New York Pistol League.

The club has a shooting range for pistols and .22 caliber rifles. Magnums are not permitted in the range. In addition, the organization complies with the requirement that civilians must have handgun license issued by the New York Police Department in order to be able to shoot, handle or use a handgun within the NYC area.

Seneca Sporting Range Inc. is an indoor shooting range and gun store that provides an array of firearms training programs and firearms services. The organization is certified by the NRA as well as the state of New York to provide all the professional training that you may need in relation to the use and safe handling of guns.

Seneca also provides state-approved training for security guards and can help you obtain a gun license after training. The shooting range at Seneca features 15 different shooting bays. The range is available to all customers provided that you pay a yearly membership fee of 200 USD.

Coyne Park Rifle and Pistol Range is an indoor shooting range that is conveniently located in the southeast area of Yonkers, an inner suburban area of  New York  City. The facility is a public range that can be used by recreational shooters as well as law enforcement personnel. It features a 51-ft-long shooting area with 7 ports.

A variety of guns can be used at the Coyne Park Rifle and Pistol Range. These include .22 caliber rimfire rifles, most of the pistol caliber handguns , and carbine rifles that can be used with pistol calibers. You are not allowed to use steel case ammo or magnum calibers at the range.

The Nassau County Indoor Rifle and Pistol Range is an indoor shooting range in New York . The facility is open to the public all year round and provides sports and recreation shooting services. It also offers hunting safety classes for people who are interested in hunting.

The shooting area comprises six ranges that have 30 individual shooting positions. Targets can be positioned at distances of between 5 yards and 30 yards. Given that the Nassau County Indoor Rifle and Pistol Range is open 7 days a week, it offers flexibility since you can choose the most convenient time to go for your shooting training.

These are the top 10 shooting ranges in New York City. This guide will help you choose one or more facilities that are near you and which suit your firearms training needs.

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Great Target Shooting Like shooting? Then come to Calverton Shooting Range in NY. It is a private shooting range and a homeland security training facility located in Eastern Long Island. It offers 10, 15, 25, yard pistol range, large and small bore 50, 100, 200, 300 yard rifle range, 50 yard black powder and shotgun range, and an archery range.   Working hours are subject to change depending on the season. For more information, visit the website. Range fees: $15/day rifle, pistol and archery, $18/day trap, and $255/year pass. Since you can not rent weapons, you should bring your own firearms.

Fire Your Firearms If you need your dose of adrenaline, come to Calverton Shooting Range in Calverton on Long Island, NY. Whether you are a professional or a beginner, you should find a lot of fun firing at the shooting range. The facility features 10, 15, 25, yard pistol range, large and small bore 50, 100, 200, 300 yard rifle range, 50 yard black powder and shotgun range, and an archery range.   Range fees: $15/day rifle, pistol and archery, $18/day trap, and $255/year pass. You should bring your own weapons since you cannot rent them on site. Working hours are weather permitted and subject to change during the year. Visit the website for more information. 

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Colonial Rifle and Pistol Club

Learn to Shoot in a Safe Environment If you are looking for a shooting range in NY, come to Colonial Rifle and Pistol Club. It was founded in 1936 and ever since has offered legal, organized rifle and pistol shooting. The range is an outdoor facility with a 21 point, 50 yard pistol range with turning targets at 25 yards and a 14 point, 200 yard rifle range with a stepped berm at 100 yards. The ranges are separated by a bullet-proof wall and are operated independently.   Colonial Rifle and Pistol Club features a large heated clubhouse and separate rest-room facilities for men and women. The off-street parking can accommodate 60 cars. You must be a member or a guest of a member if you want to fire on the range. For more information, visit the website.

NYC’s Finest Gun Range and Club If you are at least 21 years old and have a N.Y.C. Pistol License or a N.Y.C. Long Arms Permit, come to Colonial Rifle and Pistol Club on Staten Island, NY to have one of the best shooting experiences. The club was incorporated in 1936 and features a 21 point, 50 yard pistol range with turning targets at 25 yards and a 14 point, 200 yard rifle range with a stepped berm at 100 yards.   The range is not open to the general public. You must be a member, have the membership application submitted, or be a guest of a member to use the range. The club doesn't sell or rent firearms or equipment. Colonial Rifle and Pistol Club features off-street parking, and a large heated clubhouse and separate rest-room facilities for men and women. 

• 771 McLean Avenue, Yonkers, NY, 10704
• 914-377-6488
• http://www.coyneparkrange.net

Coyne Park Range

Safe Shooting Whether you are a beginner or a professional, you will find a lot of excitement shooting at Coyne Park Range, one of the best shooting ranges in NY. If you haven’t been firing yet, come to a modern, state-of-the-art indoor shooting range and see what you have been missing. You can fire all handgun calibers, as well as .22 caliber rifles, and carbine rifles chambered for standard handgun ammunition. They offer a special women-only environment in the interest of helping women learn shooting skills. Rifle and Pistol Range Fee: $20/session; Annual membership: from $275. Working hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays: from 5pm – 10pm; Fridays: 10am – 10pm; Saturdays and Sundays: 12 noon – 6pm.

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If you want to learn more about target shooting but you are not sure where to begin, come to Coyne Park Range, one of the best shooting ranges in Yonkers. You can also buy a Gift Certificate for your friends and family and let them spend some of their recreational time shooting the targets in a safe and controlled environment. Target shooting could be very useful as a stress-relief therapy, as well.

You will shoot in a modern 51-foot, 7-port indoor range with a triple-filtration ventilation system. Free parking is available for all visitors. Call or visit the web site for more information.

• 17-16 Weirfield Street, Ridgewood, NY, 11385
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Seneca Sporting Range

Enjoy Safe Shooting Whether you are a professional seeking to sharpen your skills or an enthusiastic amateur looking for some casual shooting fun, visit Seneca Sporting Range, one of the best shooting ranges in NY. Here you can also be trained by NRA Certified instructors and get your NYC gun license.   The range was established in 1977 and includes15 safe and sound proof separate shooting points certified by the city and state of New York, as well as a gun store and ammunition available for sale on the premises. The annual fee of $300 per year makes the range one of the most affordable shooting ranges approved and authorized by the NYC Police Department.

Extend Your Shooting Experience Certified by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services to provide training programs, Seneca Sporting Range is one of the best shooting ranges in Queens. It was founded in 1977 and offers a varied range of services including an armed guard training school run by NRA certified instructors.   The range provides you with an opportunity to gain a variety of gun licenses including Carry Business, Carry License - 32 State Carry License, Business Premise, Home Premise (with Target privileges anytime), and Rifle/Shotgun (for long guns). Charging an annual membership fee of only $300, the range prides itself on being one of the most affordable ones in New York.

• 20 West 20th Street, New York, NY, 10011
• 212-929-7287
• http://www.westsidepistolrange.com/

Westside Rifle and Pistol Range

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Serving the NY Metropolitan area since 1964, Westside Rifle & Pistol Range caters to a variety of shooters.  Within the indoor shooting range you'll find everyone from hobbyists to hunters or members of law enforcement.  Since a permit is not needed to shoot a .22 caliber rifle in NYC, Westside gives novices the chance to experience the excitement of firing one off.

All first-time visitors are required to take a safety course in a classroom, accompanied by an instructor on the firing line.  A criminal background check must be performed on all new shooters.  Check the website to read about the variety of membership options available.

• 74-16 Jamaica Avenue, New York, NY, 11421
• 718-296-8888
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Woodhaven Rifle and Pistol Range

Wide Variety of Firearms The Woodhaven Rifle & Pistol Range is a private club located in New York City. This shooting range in NY has been in business since 1973 and offers Pistol license assistance, Security guard training, Hunter safety classes, Pistol competitions and Firearms exporting to qualified individuals. Woodhaven Rifle & Pistol Range is a member of The National Firearms Dealer Network, containing America's largest online firearm's inventory which means you can shop anytime and from anywhere in an online firearms mall.   Woodhaven Rifle and Pistol Range is the authorized dealer for Glock, Smith & Wesson, Kahr, Beretta, Browning, Colt, Kimber, Mossberg, Marlin, Remington, Savage, Springfield Armory, Sturm Ruger, Winchester, and Walther. Working hours: Monday and Friday 1 pm – 6 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 1 pm – 9 pm, Saturday 10 am – 6 pm.

Shoot with the Best Whether you are a hunter, a law officer, or just a shooting amateur, come to Woodhaven Rifle and Pistol Range in Woodhaven. This shooting range in Queens is the largest indoor range in New York City with 28 electronic shooting points and has been in business since 1973. They offer many programs to meet every customer’s need: Hunter safety classes, Security guard training, Pistol license assistance, and much more.   Woodhaven Rifle & Pistol Range is a Security guard training school providing 47 hour firearms training and 8 hour annual firearms training classes. Working hours: Monday and Friday 1 pm – 6 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 1 pm – 9 pm, Saturday 10 am – 6 pm. For more information, visit the website.

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April 14, 2024 - Iran's attack on Israel

By Jerome Taylor, Heather Chen , James Legge, Sophie Tanno, Emma Tucker , Kaanita Iyer , Paul LeBlanc , Catherine Nicholls, Maureen Chowdhury , Antoinette Radford and Eve Rothenberg, CNN

Our live coverage of Iran's attack on Israel has moved  here .

India calls on Iran to release 17 Indian crew members on board seized container ship 

From CNN's Sandi Sidhu in Hong Kong 

India has called on Iran to release 17 Indian crew members on board a container ship seized by Iran on Saturday. 

Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said that he spoke to his Iranian counterpart Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and "took up the release of 17 Indian crew members of MSC Aries."

Four Filipino seamen were also on board the ship, according to the Philippine Department of Migrant Workers.

The department said it was working with its government, the ship owner, and the operator to release the captured seafarers.

On Saturday, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards seized an Israeli-linked container ship in a helicopter operation near the Strait of Hormuz, state news agency IRNA reported. 

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) said there were 25 crew members on board.

Japanese prime minister condemns Iran's attack on Israel

From CNN's Junko Ogura in Tokyo 

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Sunday said he "strongly condemns" Iran's missile and drone attack on Israel.

"(The attack) further aggravates the current situation in the Middle East. We are deeply concerned and strongly condemn such an escalation," Kishida told reporters.

Kishida said Japan would continue diplomatic efforts to "prevent the situation from worsening and to calm the situation down," and "respond in cooperation with other countries."

Blinken calls British and German counterparts following Iran's attack on Israel

From CNN's Philip Wang 

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with his counterparts from the United Kingdom and Germany on Sunday following Iran's attack on Israel, according to readouts from the State Department. 

All parties agreed "the importance of condemning Iran's attack in the strongest possible terms and preventing further escalation," the readout said. 

Blinken earlier held phone calls with his counterparts from Turkey, Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia , in which he emphasized the importance of avoiding escalation in the Middle East and of "a coordinated diplomatic response."

US forces destroyed more than 80 attack drones from Iran and Yemen, Central Command says

From CNN's Philip Wang

US forces intercepted more than 80 one-way attack drones and at least six ballistic missiles from Iran and Yemen during its attack on Israel, according to a statement from the Central Command.

The operation included destroying a ballistic missile on its launcher vehicle and seven drones on the ground in Iranian-backed Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, CENTCOM said. 

"Iran's continued unprecedented, malign, and reckless behavior endangers regional stability and the safety of U.S. and coalition forces," the statement added. 

Israeli and Iranian ambassadors trade accusations during UN Security Council session

From Abel Alvarado in Atlanta

Israel and Iran’s United Nations ambassadors condemned each other’s actions during Sunday’s UN Security Council emergency session called to address Iran’s attack on Israel.

Israel’s UN ambassador Gilad Erdan said Iran "must be stopped before it drives the world to a point of no return, to a regional war that can escalate to a world war." Erdan accused Iran of seeking world domination and that its attack proved that Tehran "cares nothing, nothing for Islam or Muslims" before pulling out a tablet to show a video of Israel intercepting Iranian drones above Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Erdan called on the UN Security Council to designate the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terror organization.

“Action must be taken now, not for Israel's sake, not for the region's sake, but for the world's sake. Stop Iran today."

Iran’s UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani said his country’s operation was "entirely in the exercise of Iran’s inherent right to self-defense, as outlined in Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations and recognized by international law."

Iravani said:

"This concluded action was necessary and proportionate," adding that the operation was “precise and only targeted military objectives” to reduce the potential of escalation and to prevent civilian harm. “Iran is never seeking to contribute to the spillover of the conflict in the region, nor does it to escalate or spread the tension to the entire region," he said.

Tehran’s attack had been anticipated since  a suspected Israeli strike  on an Iranian diplomatic complex in Syria earlier this month.

Iravani added Iran has “no intention of engaging in conflict with the US in the region” but warned Iran will use its “inherent right to respond proportionately” should the US initiate a military operation against “Iran, its citizens or its security.”

Israeli war cabinet says it's ready to respond to Iran's attack but delays immediate action. Here's the latest

From CNN staff

The hours-long Israeli war cabinet meeting ended Sunday night without a decision on how Israel will respond to Iran’s missile and drone attack , an Israeli official said.

The cabinet is determined to respond — but has yet to decide on the timing and scope and the official said the military has been tasked with coming up with additional options for a response.

Separately, a senior Biden administration official told reporters that an Israeli official told the United States that it's not looking to significantly escalate the showdown with Iran.

CNN analyst Barak Ravid said Israeli ministers Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot advocated for swift action, but US President Joe Biden's phone call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu led to a decision to delay the response until the next day. 

Here are the latest headlines:

• Retaliation is over, Iran told US: Iran privately messaged the United States that its retaliation against Israel had concluded, echoing what Tehran said publicly, according to a senior administration official. Late Saturday, Iran said its attack on Israel is a response to Israel's strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, and "the matter can be deemed concluded." However, President Ebrahim Raisi said any “new aggression against the interests of the Iranian nation will be met with a heavier and regrettable response,” according to Iran’s state news channel IRIB. 
• United Nations response: UN Secretary-General António Guterres  called for a de-escalation of violence after Iran’s attack. Guterres said the United Nations and member countries have a “shared responsibility” to engage “all parties concerned to prevent further escalation.” He also called for a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict. “Neither the region nor the world can afford more war,” he said.
• G7 and others: Amid a flurry of diplomatic activity in response to Iran's attack, the G7 nations said they would work together to "stabilize the situation" in the Middle East, according to a statement from Biden. Also, Jordan summoned Iran's ambassador in Amman on Sunday after it intercepted Iranian drones over the country.
• Meanwhile in Gaza: As thousands of Palestinians were turned away from returning to their homes in northern Gaza on Sunday, a 5-year-old girl was shot in the head by Israeli soldiers, her mother said. Video showed a man carrying a 5-year-old girl named Sally Abu Laila, who was bleeding from her head, with people crowding around her in panic trying to cover her wound.

Also on Sunday:

• Israel decided to lift its restrictions on large gatherings and to reopen schools on Monday.
• The US Department of Homeland Security has not identified any “specific or credible threats” to the US since Iran attacked Israel.

Blinken calls Turkish, Egyptian, Jordanian and Saudi counterparts following Iran's attack 

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday spoke with his counterparts in Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia following Iran's attacks in Israel, according to readouts from the State Department. 

During his phone calls, Blinken emphasized the importance of avoiding escalation in the region and the importance of "a coordinated diplomatic response."

In his conversation with Jordan and Egypt, Blinken also underlined the significance of achieving an "enduring end to the crisis in Gaza."

Iran will be held responsible if any action is taken against the US or Israel, deputy ambassador warns

From CNN’s Abel Alvarado

The United States warned Iran against taking any action against the US or Israel during the UN Security Council emergency session over Iran’s attack on Israel.

“Let me be clear, if Iran or its proxies take actions against the US or further action against Israel, Iran will be held responsible,” US Deputy Ambassador to the UN Robert Wood said Sunday.

The United States is “not seeking escalation, our actions have been purely defensive in nature,” adding that the “best way to prevent such escalation is an unambiguous condemnation of the council of Iran’s unprecedented large-scale attack,” he said.

The envoy reiterated US support for Israel and condemned Iran’s attack. “Iran’s intent was to cause significant damage and death in Israel,” Wood said.

Wood also said the UN Security Council had an “obligation to not let Iran’s actions go unanswered.”

“For far too long, Iran has flagrantly violated its international legal obligations,” he said before listing occasions Iran has violated UN Security Council resolutions and international law.

Wood accused Iran of being in a “broad sense complicit” of the October 7 attack on Israel by providing “significant funding and training for the military wing of Hamas.”

He added the US will explore "additional measures to hold Iran accountable here in the UN.”

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A Look at Iran’s Military Capabilities

The direct military confrontation between Iran and Israel has brought renewed attention to Iran’s armed forces. What are they capable of?

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By Farnaz Fassihi

• Published April 12, 2024 Updated April 14, 2024

The start of a direct military confrontation between Iran and Israel has brought renewed attention to Iran’s armed forces. Early this month, Israel attacked a building in Iran’s diplomatic compound in the Syrian capital, Damascus, killing seven of Iran’s senior commanders and military personnel .

Iran vowed to retaliate, and did so about two weeks later, starting a broad aerial attack on Israel on Saturday involving hundreds of drones and missiles aimed at targets inside Israel and the territory it controls.

Here’s a look at Iran’s military and its capabilities.

Why is Iran’s military relevant right now?

Israeli officials had said they would respond to any attack by Iran with a counterattack, which could prompt further retaliation from Iran and possibly expand into a wider regional war. There is even a chance that a conflict of that sort could drag in the United States, although Washington has made clear it had nothing to do with the Damascus attack.

Analysts say that Iran’s adversaries, primarily the United States and Israel, have avoided direct military strikes on Iran for decades, not wishing to tangle with Tehran’s complex military apparatus. Instead, Israel and Iran have been engaged in a long shadow war via air, sea, land and cyberattacks, and Israel has covertly targeted military and nuclear facilities inside Iran and killed commanders and scientists.

“There is a reason Iran has not been struck,” said Afshon Ostovar, an associate professor of national security affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School and an expert on Iran’s military. “It’s not that Iran’s adversaries fear Iran. It’s that they realize any war against Iran is a very serious war.”

What sort of military threat does Iran pose?

The Iranian armed forces are among the largest in the Middle East, with at least 580,000 active-duty personnel and about 200,000 trained reserve personnel divided among the traditional army and the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, according to an annual assessment last year by the International Institute for Strategic Studies.

The army and the Guards each have separate and active ground, air and naval forces, with the Guards responsible for Iran’s border security. The General Staff of the Armed Forces coordinates the branches and sets the overall strategy.

The Guards also operate the Quds Force, an elite unit in charge of arming, training and supporting the network of proxy militias throughout the Middle East known as the “axis of resistance.” These militias include Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen, militia groups in Syria and Iraq and Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Gaza.

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The commander in chief of Iran’s armed forces is the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has the last word on all major decisions.

While the proxy militias are not counted as part of Iran’s armed forces, analysts say they are considered an allied regional force — battle ready, heavily armed and ideologically loyal — and could come to Iran’s aid if it was attacked.

“The level of support and types of systems Iran has provided for nonstate actors is really unprecedented in terms of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles,” said Fabian Hinz, an expert on Iran’s military at the International Institute for Strategic Studies in Berlin. “They could be viewed as part of Iran’s military capability, especially Hezbollah, which has the closest strategic relationship with Iran.”

What kinds of weapons does Iran have?

For decades, Iran’s military strategy has been anchored in deterrence, emphasizing the development of precision and long-range missiles, drones and air defenses. It has built a large fleet of speedboats and some small submarines that are capable of disrupting shipping traffic and global energy supplies that pass through the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran has one of the largest arsenals of ballistic missiles and drones in the Middle East, Mr. Ostovar said. That includes cruise missiles and anti-ship missiles, as well as ballistic missiles with ranges up to 2,000 kilometers, or more than 1,200 miles. These have the capacity and range to hit any target in the Middle East, including Israel.

In recent years, Tehran has assembled a large inventory of drones with ranges of around 1,200 to 1,550 miles and capable of flying low to evade radar, according to experts and Iranian commanders who have given public interviews to the state news media. Iran has made no secret of the buildup, displaying its trove of drones and missiles during military parades, and has ambitions to build a large export business in drones. Iran’s drones are being used by Russia in Ukraine and have surfaced in the conflict in Sudan.

The country’s bases and storage facilities are widely dispersed, buried deep underground and fortified with air defenses, making them difficult to destroy with airstrikes, experts say.

Where does Iran get its weapons?

International sanctions have cut Iran off from high-tech weaponry and military equipment manufactured abroad, like tanks and fighter jets.

During Iran’s eight-year war with Iraq in the 1980s, few countries were willing to sell weapons to Iran. When Ayatollah Khamenei became Iran’s supreme leader in 1989, a year after the war ended, he commissioned the Guards to develop a domestic weapons industry and poured resources into the effort, which was widely reported in the Iranian news media. He wanted to assure that Iran would never again have to rely on foreign powers for its defense needs.

Today, Iran manufactures a large quantity of missiles and drones domestically and has prioritized that defense production, experts said. Its attempts to make armored vehicles and large naval vessels have met with mixed results. It also imports small submarines from North Korea while expanding and modernizing its domestically produced fleet .

How do other countries see Iran’s military, and what are its weaknesses?

Iran’s military is viewed as one of the strongest in the region in terms of equipment, cohesion, experience and quality of personnel, but it lags far behind the power and sophistication of the armed forces of the United States, Israel and some European countries, experts said.

Iran’s greatest weakness is its air force. Much of the country’s aircraft date from the era of Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, who led Iran from 1941 to 1979, and many have been disabled for lack of spare parts. The country also bought a small fleet from Russia in the 1990s, experts said.

Iran’s tanks and armored vehicles are old, and the country has only a few large naval vessels, experts said. Two intelligence gathering vessels, t he Saviz and Behshad, deployed on the Red Sea, have aided the Houthis in identifying Israeli-owned ships for attacks, American officials have said.

Will Israel’s attack disrupt Iran’s military?

The assassinations of the senior military officials are expected to have a short-term impact on Iran’s regional operations, having eliminated commanders with years of experience and relationships with the heads of the allied militias.

Nevertheless, the chain of command for the armed forces inside Iran remains intact, experts say.

An earlier version of this article misstated the name of a group in the Gaza Strip. It is Palestinian Islamic Jihad, not Islamic Palestinian Jihad.

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Farnaz Fassihi is the United Nations bureau chief for The Times, leading coverage of the organization, and also covers Iran and the shadow war between Iran and Israel. She is based in New York. More about Farnaz Fassihi