US Designates Muslim Brotherhood as Terrorist Organizations

• •The Trump administration designated certain Muslim Brotherhood chapters as FTOs and SDGTs.
• •The designation follows violent actions linked to the Brotherhood, including attacks on US interests.
• •US counterterrorism strategy aims to prevent these groups from gaining power through political negotiations.

On October 20, 2026, the Trump administration designated certain chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs). This decision follows a series of violent actions attributed to these groups, including their involvement in attacks against US interests and allies in the Middle East. The designation specifically highlights the Brotherhood's military wing in Lebanon, which collaborated with Hamas and Hezbollah during the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel. The US aims to counteract the influence of Iranian-backed Islamist networks that threaten regional stability. The designation is part of a broader strategy to ensure that peace negotiations do not empower these groups, which have a history of violence and destabilization. The US has previously designated Brotherhood branches in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon as SDGTs, indicating a growing concern over their activities. The current status reflects heightened US counterterrorism efforts in response to ongoing threats from these organizations.