US labels Muslim Brotherhood orgs in Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan as ‘terrorists’

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 13, 2026 at 03:31 PM

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In January 2026, the United States designated Muslim Brotherhood organizations in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan as terrorist groups. This decision, following President Trump's executive order, aims to counter what the US perceives as violence and destabilization by these groups. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the US will use all available tools to deprive these chapters of resources. The designation makes providing material support to these groups illegal, bans members from entering the US, and imposes economic sanctions. The Muslim Brotherhood, founded in Egypt in 1928, has branches throughout the Middle East, including al-Jamaa al-Islamiya in Lebanon's parliament and the Islamic Action Front in Jordan's House of Representatives.

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Hassan al-Banna 50% al-Jamaa al-Islamiya 60% Donald Trump 60% Islamic Action Front (IAF) 60% Jordan ×270% Egypt 70% Lebanon ×270% Marco Rubio ×280% United States ×390% Muslim Brotherhood ×6100%

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