# I Identify As the Straits of Hormuz Being Open feat. Séamus Malekafzali

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Podcast: [TRASHFUTURE](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trashfuture-1055117)
Published: 2026-03-31T14:51:56+00:00
Episode link: https://trashfuturepodcast.podbean.com/e/i-identify-as-the-straits-of-hormuz-being-open-feat-seamus-malekafzali/
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## Resource

Friend of the show and returning guest Séamus Malekafzali joins us to discuss Events in West Asia, specifically as regards Israel’s ground invasion of southern Lebanon, and Trump’s seeming gestures towards escalating a war with Iran that is already going very badly. Get more of Séamus’ writing here! Get the whole episode on Patreon here! Get more TF episodes each week by subscribing to our Patreon here! TF Merch is still available here! *MILO ALERT* Check out Milo’s tour dates here:https://www.miloedwards.co.uk/liveshows Trashfuture are: Riley (@raaleh), Milo (@Milo_Edwards), Hussein (@HKesvani), Nate (@inthesedeserts), and November (@postoctobrist)

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