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Biological Facilities

Mohammediyat Test Site

Other Names: al-Muhammadiyat

Location: SW of Muthana, 150km west of Baghdad

Short Descriptor: BW test site

Details:

Beginning in March 1988, Iraq tested several BW munitions at Mohammediyat, including LD-250 bombs, R-400 bombs, and 122mm rockets. Agents involved were Clostridium botulinum toxin, Bacillus subtilis (simulant) and aflatoxin. Tests dates included March 1988, July 1988, November 1989, December 1989, and September 1990.

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	Updated February 2006

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