A faulty hydraulic system led to a series of incidents culminating in the December 2022 landing gear collapse and subsequent retirement of a B-2 bomber, the US Air Force said.

Stealth aircraft and weakened air defenses are believed to be the factors that enabled the US B-2 squadron to strike Iran without resistance.

Before embarking on flights lasting dozens of hours, B-2 pilots undergo weeks of preparation, learning how to eat and rest effectively.

General Robert Spalding reveals that the US Air Force planned the bombing campaign against Iran for over 10 years, and the Trump administration executed it "perfectly".

The cockpit of the B-2, the bomber that flew a 37-hour mission to strike Iran, is equipped with amenities to help pilots endure long missions without excessive fatigue.