Iran's government, on Tuesday, January 14, 2026, accused the United States of fabricating a pretext for military intervention, following US President Donald Trump's threats of "strong action" against the deadly crackdown on widespread protests. Iran's UN mission stated on X that US policies, including sanctions and engineered unrest, aim for regime change and military intervention, a strategy they believe will fail. This accusation comes as activists report at least 97 coerced confessions from protesters aired by Iranian state media, often following torture, with potential consequences including the death penalty. The US has urged its citizens to leave Iran immediately and advised them to consider departing by land.