Iran Denounces US National Security Strategy, Labels it 'Israel's Document'

Tehran Rejects US Strategy's Middle East Focus

Tehran, Iran – Iran's Foreign Ministry on Sunday, December 7, 2025, vehemently denounced the Middle East section of Washington's recently unveiled national security strategy, labeling it as 'Israel's national security document'. During his weekly press briefing, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that the Islamic Republic would examine the strategy, but its initial assessment revealed a continued focus on imposing Israeli domination in the region.

The US National Security Strategy (NSS), published late Thursday, December 4, 2025, by the Trump administration, outlines America's global and regional strategic goals.

Prioritizing Israeli Interests and Energy Resources

Baghaei asserted that the US document candidly reflects Washington's longstanding priorities in West Asia, which he summarized as revolving around 'access to energy resources and securing Israel'. He further criticized the strategy for making 'no reference to Palestinian rights', which he cited as evidence that the document is fundamentally an Israeli security agenda.

The Iranian spokesperson highlighted that the strategy explicitly expresses pride in past attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities, which he believes demonstrates US complicity in actions against Iran's sovereignty. The US document reportedly states, 'Iran – the region's chief destabilizing force – has been greatly weakened by Israeli actions since October 7, 2023, and President Trump's June 2025 Operation Midnight Hammer, which significantly degraded Iran's nuclear program.'

US Strategy Downplays Iran Threat, Emphasizes Strait of Hormuz

The US strategy reportedly downplays the scale of the threat from Iran, offering only cursory references to Tehran. However, it reaffirms America's 'core interests' in the region, including ensuring that 'Gulf energy supplies do not fall into the hands of an outright enemy, and that the Strait of Hormuz remain open'.

The document also suggests a reduced focus on the Middle East, with the White House calling for greater attention to domestic priorities and the Western Hemisphere, following what it describes as a weakening of Iran by Israeli and US actions.

Iran's Broader Criticisms and Regional Stance

Beyond the Middle East section, Baghaei criticized the overall tone of the US strategy, stating that it positions the United States as a 'judge' over all countries, a role he believes no nation accepts. He reiterated Iran's commitment to good neighborly relations while rejecting renewed territorial claims by the Gulf Cooperation Council regarding the three Persian Gulf islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb, asserting Iran's unwavering sovereignty over them.