— Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh, a senior Iranian lawmaker, who said that the closure of the strait is increasingly probable after recently announced oil sanctions.
“We wanted to cross the Race to the Top finish line with HSTA. Make no mistake, we will cross that finish line. Our children deserve no less.”
— Gov. Neil Abercrombie, who addressed the contentious contract negotiations with the Hawaii State Teachers Association during his State of the State address on Monday.
“In case of threat, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is one of Iran’s rights. So far, Iran has not used this privilege.”
— Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh, a senior Iranian lawmaker, who said that the closure of the strait is increasingly probable after recently announced oil sanctions.