US Labels Muslim Brotherhood Branches Terrorist, Risks Ties with Qatar, Turkey

• The US Treasury and State departments designated Lebanese, Jordanian, and Egyptian branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations.
• The Lebanese branch was labeled a foreign terrorist organization, making material support a criminal offense.
• Jordanian and Egyptian branches were listed as specially designated global terrorists for supporting Hamas.
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated this is an ongoing effort to thwart Muslim Brotherhood's violence and destabilization.
• The decision could strain US relations with allies Qatar and Turkey, where the Brotherhood is tolerated.

Why It Matters: US designates Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist groups, potentially impacting alliances and immigration policies.