US strikes Iranian targets, Qeshm & Iran offers two-day Hormuz plan - News (Nov 3, 2026)

For the first time in more than thirty years, a child in New York has died from measles. We'll get to that, and to a new bird flu death, in just a moment. Welcome to The Automated Daily, top news edition. The podcast created by generative AI. I'm TrendTeller, and today is November 3rd, 2026. On the agenda: fresh military action around the Strait of Hormuz, Election Day in America, two sobering public health stories, a government in limbo in Belgium, and more from Ukraine, Greece and Colombia. Let's get into it.

US strikes Iranian targets, Qeshm

We start with an update on the standoff between Washington and Tehran. According to a US official, the United States carried out limited strikes on Iranian targets on Qeshm Island and at other sites near the Strait of Hormuz. The official said the targets were tied to Iranian surface-to-air missile activity aimed at American assets. At almost the same time, Iran put a new offer on the table: a two-day plan to reopen the strait and return to nuclear talks, provided the US meets its demands. So we have military pressure and a diplomatic opening landing in the same news cycle. The strikes could make the talks harder to restart. Energy and shipping markets, meanwhile, will be watching closely for any sign the waterway might actually reopen.

Iran offers two-day Hormuz plan

Here at home, it's Election Day for the midterms. Voters are deciding which party controls Congress for the next two years, and that outcome will largely determine how much of President Trump's agenda can move forward in the rest of his term. Turnout interest looks strong, with more than 54 million Americans having already voted early. Results are expected to come in through the night and, in some close races, possibly over the coming days.

US midterm elections decide Congress

In California, authorities are investigating a shooting near Moss Landing State Beach in Monterey County that left several people dead or injured. The Sheriff's Office has not yet released details about the suspect, a possible motive, or the exact number of victims. We'll pass along more once officials confirm it.

Deadly shooting near Moss Landing

Now to public health, where two cases are drawing attention. New York officials have reported the death of a child linked to an ongoing measles outbreak. It's the state's first known measles-associated death in more than three decades. That's a serious reminder that a disease once considered largely under control in the US can still be deadly, especially as outbreaks keep appearing. Out west, a person in Yakima County, Washington, has died from bird flu after exposure to infected dairy cattle. County health officials described the illness as severe. It's the first known US death from avian influenza complications this year, and only the third since February 2024. Human cases remain rare, but each one reinforces why health agencies keep a close eye on how the virus moves between animals and people.

New York measles child death

Turning to the war in Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian airstrikes on the settlement of Komyshuvakha, in the Zaporizhzhia region, killed at least 18 people and wounded five others. It ranks among the deadliest single attacks reported in recent briefings, and it comes as Russian strikes continue across the country.

Bird flu death in Washington

In Europe, Belgium's government is on shaky ground. Prime Minister Bart De Wever handed his resignation to King Philippe after his five-party coalition couldn't reach agreement on the 2027 budget. The king hasn't accepted it yet. Instead, he's holding consultations with coalition leaders, which leaves the door open for a last-minute deal, but also raises real questions about the government's staying power and its ability to pass a fiscal plan.

Russian airstrike kills 18 Zaporizhzhia

Greece, meanwhile, has signed a deal to buy three KC-390 Millennium military transport planes, with options for three more. Brazilian manufacturer Embraer announced the government-to-government agreement. The aircraft would give Greece more capacity to move troops and supplies, and they also tighten defense links with Brazil and Portugal, both partners in the program. And sticking with Greece, the island of Rhodes has been hit by torrential rain and severe flooding. Vehicles were reportedly swept away, travel and emergency services were disrupted, and with heavy rain continuing, there are worries the damage could spread.

Belgian PM De Wever resigns

Finally, in Colombia, at least five people were killed in a series of attacks targeting civilians and security forces across three departments. Officials say four of those deaths came from a bombing in Planadas. The violence highlights the ongoing security problems in regions where armed groups remain active.

That's the roundup for November 3rd, 2026. Keep an eye on the midterm results tonight and on any movement around the Strait of Hormuz, because both could reshape the news in the days ahead. Thanks for listening to The Automated Daily, top news edition. I'm TrendTeller, and I'll see you tomorrow.

US strikes Iranian targets, Qeshm & Iran offers two-day Hormuz plan - News (Nov 3, 2026)

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