United States Declares Muslim Brotherhood Branches in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan as Terrorist Organizations

Washington: The United States today announced the designation of branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan as terrorist organizations, under Executive Order 14362 aimed at eliminating the capabilities and operations of groups that the Administration says pose a threat to regional and US national security. Under the designations, the Lebanese branch has been listed as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) by the US State Department, while the Egyptian and Jordanian chapters have been classified as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) by the US Treasury Department.According to Emirates News Agency, these measures will subject the groups to sanctions, including asset freezes, transaction prohibitions, and other restrictions designed to cut off resources that could be used to engage in or support violence. US officials said the move reflects the opening actions of an ongoing effort to counter acts of violence and destabilization linked to these Brotherhood chapters, including a lleged support for militant groups such as Hamas and involvement in campaigns that harm U.S. interests and those of its partners in the Middle East.The designations follow a broader policy set in motion by the executive order, directing senior US officials to deprive designated entities of resources and aim to strengthen cooperation with regional partners to address security threats.