'Awesome;' Senator Chris Murphy Celebrated False Iranian Report of Ships Evading US Blockade; UPDATED

“Awesome,” Democrat U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) replied Monday to a fake news report that “at least 26 Iranian shadow fleet vessels” successfully bypassed the United States’ blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Washington ExaminerRight· Apr 21, 2026

Chris Murphy clarifies 'awesome' response to Iran ships evading blockade

Hot AirRight· Apr 21, 2026

'Awesome;' Senator Chris Murphy Celebrated False Iranian Report of Ships Evading US Blockade; UPDATED

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NewsBustersRight· Apr 21, 2026

Dem Sen. Murphy Cheers Pro-Iran, Anti-US Fake News by Calling It ‘Awesome’

NewsBustersRight· Apr 21, 2026

Dem Sen. Murphy Cheers Pro-Iran, Anti-US Fake News by Calling It ‘Awesome’

The Washington Free BeaconRight· Apr 21, 2026

‘Awesome’: Connecticut’s Chris Murphy Cheers Disputed Report That Iranian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Breached US Blockade

The Daily SignalRight· Apr 21, 2026

Dem Senator Clarifies 'Sarcastic' Post About Iran Breaking US Blockade