IRGC Navy Commander Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi: US strategy must change. We practice because sinking and destroying US has, is, and will be on our agenda. It is natural that we [place emphasis] during our trainings, exercises, and drills on becoming prepared for operational goals; one of the operational goals is the destruction of the US. Americans know nothing.
One night a man was crying Allah! Allah!
His lips grew sweet with praising,
until a cynic said, “So!
I’ve heard you calling out, but have you ever
gotten any response?”
The man had no answer to that.
He quit praying and fell into a confused sleep.
He dreamed he saw Khidr, the guide of souls,
in a thick, green foliage.
“Why did you stop praising?”
“Because I’ve never heard anything back.”
“This longing you express
is the return message.”
The grief you cry out from
draws you toward union.
Your pure sadness
that wants help
is the secret cup.
Listen to the moan of a dog for its master.
That whining is the connection.
There are love dogs
no one knows the names of.
Give your life
to be one of them.
—Rumi
