The Second Step Declaration of the Islamic Revolution, as a charter of self-development, socialization, and civilization, provides a normative and strategic framework for policymaking in various fields, including foreign policy. The present article analyzes the components of the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran from the Second Step Declaration using a descriptive-analytical method and using the concept of transcendental governance as a model that links dignity, wisdom, and expediency with strategic independence and a civilizational horizon. The main question is what are the main components of foreign policymaking based on the Second Step Declaration in the framework of transcendental governance and how are they analyzed in an integrated network? The findings show that seven main components; “the normative triad of dignity, wisdom, and expediency” as the core of transcendental governance; “strategic independence” as the focal goal; “demarcation with the enemy and active resistance”; “Prioritizing the surrounding environment and strategic deepening”; “Endogenous-Extroverted Economic Diplomacy”; “Science and Technology Diplomacy”; and “Civilizational Approach and Cultural Inspiration” can be extracted from the statement. The analysis of the network of these components under the transcendental governance reveals that the Second Step Statement outlines a model of transcendental deterrence for foreign policy.