Riyadh Welcomes Washington's Designation of the Muslim Brotherhood Branch in Sudan as Terrorist
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia welcomed the United States' designation of the Muslim Brotherhood branch in Sudan as a terrorist organization, considering this step a support for regional stability.
This came during a phone call between Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his American counterpart Marco Rubio, where Prince Faisal expressed the Kingdom's appreciation for this step, affirming Riyadh's support for anything that contributes to the security and prosperity of the region.
The two sides also discussed the ongoing Iranian assaults on the Kingdom and regional countries, exchanging views on ways to ensure the safety of citizens and residents in Saudi Arabia.
The U.S. State Department announced on Monday the inclusion of the Muslim Brotherhood in Sudan on the list of specially designated global terrorist organizations, which will take effect starting March 16, 2026.
The statement confirmed that the group uses violence against civilians and seeks to undermine efforts to resolve the conflict in Sudan and spread its extremist ideology, noting that the designation includes the group's military wing, "Brigade Al-Bara' bin Malik."
Washington clarified that this decision is related to the receipt of support and training by many fighters of "Brigade Al-Bara'" from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, linking the group's terrorist activities to Iranian regional interventions.
This step follows the United States' adoption in January 2026 of a similar designation for several branches of the Brotherhood, including Egypt, which is considered the historical stronghold of the group.
