On October 8, 2026, Republican Justin Murphy and Democratic Senator Cory Booker faced off in the New Jersey U.S. Senate debate over one of the biggest foreign-policy questions facing America: What should President Donald Trump do about the war with Iran?

When Murphy was asked what he would tell Trump, his answer was immediate: **"FINISH IT!"**

Booker pushed back, criticizing what he called "cowboy foreign policy."

In this segment from Iran Revolution Live, I react to their heated exchange and examine the competing arguments about the Islamic Republic, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), diplomacy, and American national security.

Justin Murphy argues that the United States cannot keep postponing decisions about Iran. He highlights the record of the IRGC, including its role in suppressing Iranians and supporting terrorism across the Middle East. He also references the 1979 U.S. embassy hostage crisis and warns about the consequences of a nuclear-armed Iranian regime.

His central argument is that America must confront the problem rather than pass it on to another generation.

Cory Booker takes a different position. He warns that aggressive rhetoric and prolonged military commitments could pull America into another costly Middle Eastern war. Booker raises concerns about American service members, the economic consequences of war, and the importance of diplomacy and cooperation with allies.

As a former Canadian politician, geopolitical analyst, and Iranian human rights activist, I pay particular attention to Murphy's repeated distinction between the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the Iranian people.

Too often, international discussions about Iran blur the line between the Islamic Republic's leadership and the millions of ordinary Iranians who have suffered under its rule.

In my reaction, I explain why this distinction matters and why recognizing the Iranian people's struggle for freedom is essential to understanding the geopolitical situation.

We also examine Donald Trump's Iran policy, the Strait of Hormuz, the Islamic Republic's ballistic missile and nuclear programs, regional stability, and the implications of American foreign policy for Iran, Israel, and the broader Middle East.

This debate raises important questions about the future of Iran and America's role in the region. How should Washington respond to the IRGC? What are the consequences of military escalation versus diplomacy? And how can the international community address security threats while supporting the Iranian people's human rights?

Watch the full exchange and my commentary, then share your thoughts in the comments.

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- Even as U.S. and Iranian forces continue exchanging strikes, a new power structure is quietly taking shape inside Tehran. We examine who is really running Iran following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei—and why the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps may now be the country's true center of gravity.

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• Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney explores the possibility of Canada becoming an “associate member” of the European Union as relations between Ottawa and Washington continue to deteriorate.

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- The United States and United Kingdom are easing some sanctions on Russian oil, citing rising global fuel costs linked to the Iran conflict and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

- In today’s Back of the Brief—a US-bound flight is forced to divert after officials discover a passenger from an Ebola-hit region onboard.

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- Russia is accusing the Trump administration of drifting away from peace negotiations and closer to Ukraine. We'll examine what's behind the Kremlin's frustration and what it could mean for efforts to end the war.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

- First up—the fighting may be paused, but inside Iran the regime is tightening its grip. Thousands have been detained in recent weeks, and in a disturbing escalation, authorities are now targeting the graves of protestors in an apparent effort to erase their memory.

- Later in the show—the UAE announces it has dismantled an Iran-linked terror cell accused of plotting coordinated sabotage attacks, raising new concerns about Tehran’s reach across the region.

- Plus—new warnings from European intelligence officials that China’s cyber-espionage capabilities are now on par with the United States, with Beijing increasingly targeting Western defense companies for sensitive military technology.

- And in today’s Back of the Brief—Israel moves to contain fallout after reports that soldiers desecrated a Christian symbol in Lebanon, sparking outrage and raising questions about discipline within the ranks.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

- President Trump rejects Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease the fighting, as U.S. officials say renewed American strikes could follow after the November midterms.

- British counterterrorism police investigate a major incident near RAF Fairford after five men are arrested on suspicion of explosives offenses outside the air base used by U.S. bombers in operations against Iran.

- President Trump presses Zelenskyy and Putin to make a deal as Russia and Ukraine intensify their long-range strikes, hitting cities, infrastructure and oil facilities far from the front.

- In today’s Back of the Brief, thousands remain missing one month after catastrophic flooding in Nepal as survivors face a difficult recovery.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

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• The U.S. Coast Guard is closely monitoring Chinese research vessels operating near Alaska, amid concerns their Arctic missions could provide Beijing with valuable military or intelligence information.

• Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party strengthens its control of parliament after securing another dominant majority in Russia’s first parliamentary election since the invasion of Ukraine.

• In today’s Back of the Brief, Washington proposes a new notification mechanism with Beijing for artificial-intelligence incidents that could threaten national security.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

- First—the United States and Iran may be nearing an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the reported terms would give Tehran control over ships entering the Persian Gulf.

- Later—Iran accelerates its execution of protesters, using the war to portray domestic opposition as treason and eliminate those who challenged the regime.

- Plus—Russia reportedly launches a disinformation campaign ahead of Germany’s elections, targeting opponents of the right-wing AfD.

- In today’s Back of the Brief—Beijing retaliates against recent U.S. actions with new restrictions targeting American entities, drone technology and factory inspections.

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- The fighting between the United States and Iran intensifies after Tehran launches a surprise missile attack on American forces in Jordan, prompting U.S. and allied retaliation.

- Ukraine warns that Russia is preparing to deploy as many as 30,000 North Korean troops, marking a dramatic expansion of Pyongyang's role in the war.

- In today's Back of the Brief, the U.S. military is reportedly considering requiring some troops in the Middle East to surrender their cell phones over fears Iran is using social media to identify and target American bases.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

- New reporting reveals how President Trump was hidden inside an airport catering truck and transferred to a secret military aircraft as Air Force One served as a decoy amid a credible Iranian assassination threat.

- Two former Chinese soldiers are arrested in South Korea, accused of intercepting communications involving U.S. and South Korean fighter jets and collecting information about American weapons movements.

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In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief:

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