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U.S. scrambles fighter jets in Syria

The U.S. scrambled fighter jets to protect special operations personnel from a Syrian government bombing on Friday. It’s thought to be the first time U.S. forces felt threatened enough to call in for help. BBC journalist, Kim Ghattas, talks about this and the recent viral photo of a young Syrian boy.Aug.20.2016

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