Foulad literally meaning "steel" (in Persian) is an Iranian football (soccer) club, established in 1997 and based in Ahvaz, Khuzestan. It was named Foulad partially because it is funded by the industry in Khuzestan. In the 2004-2005 season, Foulad became the champion of the fourth Iran Professional League (IPL), by gaining a total of 64 points during 30 league matches. Persian (ÙØ§Ø±Ø³Û/پارسÛ), (local name in Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan: Fârsi), Pârsi (older local name, but still used by some speakers), Tajik (a Central Asian dialect) or Dari (another local name in Tajikistan and Afghanistan), is a language spoken in Iran, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Bahrain. ... The striker (wearing red jersey) has run past the defender (in white jersey) and is about to take a shot at the goal, while the goalkeeper positions himself to stop the ball. ... Map of Iran and surrounding lands, showing location of Ahvaz The township of Ahvaz (Persian: اهواز Ahvâz, Arabic الأهواز Al-Ahwâz) is built on the banks of the Karun River in the middle of the Iranian province of Khuzestan. ... External links Official website of Khuzestan Governorship Categories: Iran geography stubs | Provinces of Iran ...