Other names: n/a
Location: The city of Karaj is located about 14km northwest of Teheran.
Subordinate to: Possibly the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
Size: Unknown
Primary Function: Reported chemical weapons production

History: The Nuclear Research Center for Agriculture and Medicine was established in the city of Karaj in January 1995. The history of the alleged chemical weapons production plant is not known.

Activities: There are allegations concerning a chemical weapons production plant that was built with Chinese assistance at this location. It is also a suspected storage site for chemical weapons. The National Council of Resistance of Iran reports that a considerable number of long range missiles, including Scud-Bs, are held in Balal Habashi garrison of the Guards Corps on Karaj Road. The Times (UK) has reported that "the Karaj site is reportedly camouflaged as a complete medical and hospital complex and features a calutron system bought from China," suggesting some kind of nuclear-related research also being conducted here.

Key Sources: Chemical and Biological Defense Information Analysis Center, Assessment of Iran's Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Efforts, p. 63; Rudolf Lambrecht, Leo Moller and Tilman Moller, "Bombige Geschaefte mit Teheran [Booming Business with Teheran]," Stern, 17/87; Eldridge, ed., Jane's Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defence 1999-2000, p. 26; Giles, "The Islamic Republic of Iran and Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons," p. 96; "Iran's Chemical Build-Up," Intelligence Newsletter No. 275, 9 November 1995; Jane's Online, Jane's Sentinel Security Assessment; National Council of Resistance of Iran Publication No. 92, 27 January 1999; David Watts, "America Acts to Foil Iranian Attempts at Nuclear Supremacy," The Times, 18 November 1992.

	Updated September 2003