Jordan Bans Muslim Brotherhood Amid Security Threats

Jordan has banned the Muslim Brotherhood, the country's main opposition group, and confiscated its assets following accusations that members were involved in a sabotage plot involving rockets, drones, and explosives. Authorities arrested 16 individuals linked to the group, alleging they had received training and funding in Lebanon to carry out attacks within Jordan. The government has also prohibited all media and public mentions of the Brotherhood, marking a decisive break with a group that has held significant political influence for decades. Officials claim the Brotherhood was attempting to undermine national stability and security, and evidence of weapons and explosive manufacturing linked to the group was reportedly uncovered. This crackdown is seen as a major shift in Jordan's domestic policy and may have broader implications for political Islam in the region. The Muslim Brotherhood has not yet commented on the ban.