Saudi King, Trump agree on safe zones in Syria, Yemen during phone call

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Saudi Arabia's King Salman and President Donald Trump agreed to set up safe zones in Syria and Yemen during their phone call on Sunday. The Saudi Press Agency confirmed "the custodian of the Two Holy Mosques had confirmed his support and backing for setting up safe zones in Syria." The White House statement also noted the two leaders also agreed on the need to address Iran and its regional activities. The leaders also discussed the Muslim Brotherhood, according to Reuters. Trump's transition team has previously stated it remains under debate with the administration will deem the Brotherhood as a terror group.