Targeting Iran is a 2013 documentary film "designed to help Western audiences understand the complexities of historic and contemporary U.S./Iranian relations in an effort to derail potential military action.
"[1] Based on the 2007 book of the same name by David Barsamian, the film "seeks to elucidate the myths and popular misconceptions surrounding Iran's nuclear aspirations.
"[2] Portland filmmaker Andy Norris[3] approached Barsamian about making a film based on the book after seeing him give a reading at the Pine Grove Community House in Manzanita, Oregon in October 2007.
[1] Visual footage of contemporary Iran was provided by travel writer Rick Steves.
[4] Targeting Iran was included in the lineup of the 2013/2014 season of the Noor Iranian Film Festival.