U.S. Airstrike Targets Forces Loyal to Syria's AssadThe U.S. military carried out what's believed to be the first direct confrontation between U.S. forces and fighters loyal to the Syrian leader. US carries out airstrike against Syrian forces loyal to Assad00:20Link copiedMay 19, 2017, 12:47 PM UTC / Updated May 19, 2017, 12:47 PM UTC