Major General Amir Hatami is the current Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army (Artesh), having assumed the role in June 2025 following a major reshuffle of Iran’s military leadership. A veteran of the Iran-Iraq war and former Defence Minister.

Who is Iran’s army chief, Major General Amir Hatami?

US President Trump relies on the B-2 Spirit for strikes on Iran because it is the only aircraft that can carry the 30,000-pound GBU-57 bunker buster. Its stealth technology allows it to go into enemy airspace undetected, as proven during the 2025 strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.

Why Trump relies more on the B-2 bomber for US strikes against Iran than any other aircraft

B-2 bomber pilots eject using the ACES II system. Unlike fighter jets, the B-2 must first blast off solid overhead hatches using explosive bolts. A rocket motor then launches the seat, while gyros stabilize the flight and sensors determine exactly when to deploy the parachute.

How B-2 bomber pilots can eject themselves in an emergency

Unlike fighter jets that use a vertical tail and rudder to turn, the B-2 bomber is a 'flying wing' with no vertical stabiliser. To change direction, it relies on a complex system of split wingtips and advanced computers to manage drag and stability, ensuring it remains invisible to radar.

‘Different from any fighter jet’: How the B-2 bomber turns in the air

The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group relies on a sophisticated network of US spy satellites to identify targets long before its aircraft launch. From capturing high-resolution images to intercepting radar signals, these space-based assets provide the critical data needed.

Target locked? How satellites can help the USS Abraham Lincoln set its primary targets in Iran

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Who is Iran’s army chief, Major General Amir Hatami?

Why Trump relies more on the B-2 bomber for US strikes against Iran than any other aircraft

How B-2 bomber pilots can eject themselves in an emergency

‘Different from any fighter jet’: How the B-2 bomber turns in the air

Target locked? How satellites can help the USS Abraham Lincoln set its primary targets in Iran