Iranian-American Community of North Texas

The Iranian-American Community of North Texas (IACNT) is an independent non-profit organization based in Carrollton, TX, dedicated to bridging Iranian cultural heritage with modern American society. For over three decades, IACNT has served the Iranian community across North Texas through comprehensive educational initiatives, cultural programming, and civic engagement activities. The organization specializes in organizing cultural celebrations including Nowrooz (Persian New Year), Charshanbe-Suri (Festival of Fire), Sizdah Bedar, and Mehregan, alongside American holidays, creating inclusive community experiences. IACNT provides expert speakers and educational sessions on Iranian history, politics, and current affairs, with regional expertise available for presentations to schools, churches, and community organizations. The organization facilitates political engagement by organizing meetings with U.S. Congress members, state representatives, senators, and business leaders. IACNT's activities include press conferences, seminars, rallies, cultural discussions, concerts, and community workshops designed to educate both Americans and second-generation Iranians about Iranian culture and contemporary issues. With members possessing deep knowledge of Middle Eastern affairs, IACNT offers informational sessions addressing human rights, women's rights, and political developments in Iran and surrounding regions. The organization welcomes out-of-state lecture requests with advance notice, extending its educational reach beyond the Dallas-Fort Worth area. IACNT serves as a vital resource for understanding Iranian-American perspectives and fostering cross-cultural dialogue in the Carrollton community and throughout North Texas.