TEHRAN — The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration grounded every departing flight in the country on Friday, and the public’s first explanation fit in a single phrase: a “temporary telecommunications outage.” The order began at 3:54 p.m. Eastern Time and lasted until 8:15 p.m. It left thousands of flights canceled and a government that has spent months promising a modernized air traffic system, explaining why its old one failed everywhere at once.
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U.S. Airspace Shutdown Raises Questions Amid Telecommunications Outage
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November 14, 2026
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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration grounded all departing flights due to a 'temporary telecommunications outage,' causing widespread cancellations. This incident raises concerns about the reliability of the U.S. air traffic system, which could have implications for international relations, including those involving Iran.
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