US Designates Muslim Brotherhood Branches in Lebanon, Jordan and Egypt as Terrorist Organisations

Washington DC (USA) – The United States has designated the Muslim Brotherhood-linked branches operating in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan as “terrorist organisations”, imposing financial as well as travel sanctions against the group. According to the Trump administration, the Muslim Brotherhood has a longstanding record of perpetrating acts of terror. The action has been taken as a measure to deprive them of funds or any financial support.

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The US has designated three branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in Lebanon, Jordan & Egypt as terrorist organisations.

Founded in 1928, the Brotherhood was banned in Egypt (2013) and outlawed in Jordan (April).
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In a post on X, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wrote, “The Treasury Department is taking action pursuant to President Trump’s leadership by designating Muslim Brotherhood Branches as Terrorist Organizations. This Administration will deploy the full scope of its authorities to disrupt, dismantle, and defeat terrorist networks wherever they operate to keep Americans safe.”

The US authorities have alleged that the Muslim Brotherhood have links to the Palestinian group Hamas. It accused the group of undertaking activities against Israeli interests in the Middle East and encouraging violent terror attacks against American partners in the region. The Muslim Brotherhood was founded in Egypt in 1928; however, the organisation was banned in that country in 2013. Jordan announced broad restrictions on the Muslim Brotherhood in April.