Murphy’s sarcastic post on Iranian ships bypassing Hormuz blockade stirs critique

Sen. Chris Murphy sparked controversy by posting “awesome” on X in response to an unconfirmed report that Iranian ships evaded the U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz; his office later said the tweet was sarcasm and condemned Trump’s handling of the war. Murphy, a frequent Israel critic, had just spoken at a Global Progressive Summit in Barcelona amid broader debates over U.S. policy in the Middle East.