Lebanese Brotherhood Leader Frozen Out of US Assets Immediately
Published Date: 1/14/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. government just labeled the Lebanese Muslim Brotherhood and its leader, Muhammad Faqzi Taqqosh, as global terrorists. This means their assets in the U.S. are frozen, and Americans can’t do business with them. These actions take effect immediately to protect national security and stop any sneaky money moves.
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Lebanese Muslim Brotherhood Determined Terrorist
On December 19, 2025, the Secretary of State determined that the person known as the Lebanese Muslim Brotherhood is a foreign person who has committed, attempted, or poses a significant risk of committing acts of terrorism that threaten U.S. nationals or the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States under Executive Order 13224.
Leader's Property Interests Blocked
The Secretary of State determined that Muhammad Fawzi Taqqosh is a leader of the Lebanese Muslim Brotherhood and that the entity's property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to a determination under Executive Order 13224 (as stated in this notice dated December 19, 2025).
No Prior Notice to Designated Persons
The Secretary of State determined that no prior notice will be provided to any person subject to this determination who might have a constitutional presence in the United States, because prior notice would render ineffectual the blocking and other measures authorized by Executive Order 13224 (decision dated December 19, 2025).
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