US Designates Three Muslim Brotherhood Branches as Terrorist Organizations

The Trump administration has designated the Lebanese, Jordanian, and Egyptian branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, imposing sanctions citing their alleged support for Hamas and threats to U.S. interests. The Lebanese branch was labeled a foreign terrorist organization, while the Jordanian and Egyptian branches were designated as specially designated global terrorists. U.S. officials emphasize this as part of a broader effort to counter violence and destabilization. The Muslim Brotherhood denies involvement in violence and plans to legally challenge the designations. The move may affect U.S. relations with allies like Qatar and Turkey and follows longstanding regional pressures against the group.