The United States has designated the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan. According to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the move aims to thwart the Brotherhood’s attempts at violence and instability. He further stated that the US will use all means to cut off the Brotherhood’s financial resources. US media reports that the designation will make it illegal for the Brotherhood to receive financial aid, and US authorities will impose travel restrictions on its members.
The move was reportedly discussed during a meeting between US officials and their counterparts from various countries, including Iran. Iranian envoy to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Arouni, responded to the US move by stating that the Trump administration is fueling instability and violence. The Iranian government also accused the US of threatening its sovereignty and national security.
The Palestinian resistance group Hamas has begun its election process, with possible elections expected to be completed by the end of the month. Protests in Iran have subsided, with internet services still restricted in some areas. Iranian authorities have accused US President Donald Trump of meddling in the country’s affairs.
The Iranian government has also responded to Trump’s message to protesters, urging them to maintain their demonstrations and control their institutions. A recent report by the Indian research group India Hate Lab suggests that the treatment of minorities in India will worsen by 2025.
In other news, the Israeli military has expressed concerns about the capabilities of the Iranian military, which it claims has become more powerful in recent years. Meanwhile, the US government has confirmed that four more migrants have died in custody, bringing the total to five.
The US Central Command has announced the establishment of a new air defense system at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. US President Donald Trump has urged Iranian protesters to maintain their protests, saying that it is their right to do so.
