Designation Of Certain Muslim Brotherhood Chapters As Foreign Terrorist Organizations And Specially Designated Global Terrorists

Designating these chapters as terrorist groups will expand U.S. powers to freeze assets, block transactions, and target those supporting them, affecting their global operations.

What the order does ​

• Initiates review of Muslim Brotherhood chapters in Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt for terrorist designation.
• Directs top officials to recommend which chapters to designate as foreign terrorist organizations and global terrorists within 30 days.
• Requires action to designate these chapters and apply related sanctions within 45 days of the report.
• Calls for cooperation with partners to disrupt and dismantle designated chapters’ operations.

Who it affects ​

• Muslim Brotherhood chapters and subdivisions, especially in Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt.
• U.S. government agencies responsible for national security and enforcement.
• U.S. allies and partners in the Middle East.

Context ​

The order follows attacks linked to Muslim Brotherhood affiliates targeting U.S. and allied interests in the Middle East.