US designates Muslim Brotherhood branches in Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon as 'terror' groups

The United States has designated the Muslim Brotherhood branches in Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon as terrorist organizations. The US Treasury and State Departments imposed sanctions, alleging the groups pose a threat to US interests and provide support to Hamas. The designations make it illegal to provide material support to the groups, ban their members from entering the US, and impose economic sanctions. This action follows an executive order from the previous administration and is expected to be welcomed by some regional governments but criticized by others.