US Designates Lebanese, Jordanian, and Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood Branches as Terrorist Organizations

The US government, under President Donald Trump's administration, has designated the Lebanese, Jordanian, and Egyptian branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, imposing sanctions on them and their members. The Lebanese branch was labeled a Foreign Terrorist Organization, while the Jordanian and Egyptian branches were designated as Specially Designated Global Terrorists due to alleged support for Hamas. US officials cite risks to American interests and ongoing efforts to disrupt violence and destabilization. The Muslim Brotherhood denies involvement in violence and plans to legally challenge the designations. The move has drawn support from some Middle Eastern allies but may affect US relations with countries like Qatar and Turkey.