The U.S. labeled Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon’s Muslim Brotherhood branches terrorist groups on Jan. 13, 2026, citing ties to Hamas and regional threats.

The U.S. has designated the Egyptian, Jordanian, and Lebanese branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, imposing sanctions and banning support, citing their alleged ties to Hamas and threats to regional stability. The move, announced on January 13, 2026, follows an executive order by President Trump and is based on intelligence assessing these groups as security threats. The Treasury Department labeled the Jordanian and Egyptian branches as Specially Designated Global Terrorists, while the Lebanese branch was designated a Foreign Terrorist Organization. The decision draws support from allies like Egypt and the UAE, but faces criticism from groups like CAIR, which calls it politically driven and legally flawed. The designation blocks U.S. assets and restricts transactions, affecting individuals and entities linked to the groups.