Trump Signs Order Banning Entry from 12 Countries, Including Iran and Yemen

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order banning entry into the United States from 12 countries, according to a report by CBS News citing senior administration officials.

The affected nations include Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. In addition, partial restrictions will apply to travelers from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela.

The order, issued on June 4, states that several of the listed countries “serve as fertile ground for hostile activity against U.S. citizens, institutions, and values,” and others have “exploited U.S. immigration policy over the years in ways that compromise national security.”

Officials emphasized that the measure is aimed at tightening entry procedures for countries deemed high-risk, and is part of broader efforts to reform immigration and border control practices. The administration has not yet provided details about how the partial restrictions will be implemented for the secondary list of countries.

The order allows for waivers on a case-by-case basis, particularly for humanitarian cases or those with significant ties to the United States. Critics of the policy, however, have already raised concerns about the potential for discriminatory impact and legal challenges.

The new proclamation expands upon previous travel restrictions enacted during Trump’s presidency and signals a renewed focus on immigration control in the name of national security.