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Oscars 2026: Security Increased for the Academy Awards Amid US-Iran Conflict, FBI Warns California Police of Drone Threat
Authorities increased vigilance after an FBI alert warned of a possible retaliatory drone attack linked to Iran targeting California amid ongoing US-Iran tensions.
- Security at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles has been heightened following a federal alert warning of a potential drone threat linked to Iran, ahead of Sunday's ceremony at the Dolby Theatre.
- An FBI alert distributed last month warned officials that Iran allegedly aspired to conduct a surprise drone attack using unmanned aerial vehicles from a vessel off the United State Homeland, targeting California.
- Oscars organizer Kapoor said organizers prioritize safety, maintaining close collaboration with the FBI and LAPD, while the Los Angeles County Sheriff remains at an elevated level of readiness.
- California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office told ABC News that Emergency Services is actively working with state, local, and federal security officials to protect communities ahead of the ceremony.
- President Masoud Pezeshkian wrote that ending the conflict ignited by the United States and the Zionist regime requires recognizing Iran's rights and demands "payment of reparations, and firm intl guarantees" against future aggression.
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Oscars On High Alert After FBI Warns Of Potential Iranian Drone Attack
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While Donald Trump has assured that the war with Iran is over, in the United States the Oscar 2026 awards have been armored against a possible terrorist attack, threatened by the Ayatollás. The organization of the gala, which is held in the early hours of Sunday to Monday (Spanish time), has had to reinforce the security of the ceremony for the possible reprisals of the Iranian regime. The FBI has warned the California authorities about an alleg…
Oscars 2026: Security reinforced after FBI alert about possible threat from Iran
The 98th edition of the Oscars will be held in a climate of serious geopolitical instability. It will take place on March 15, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, and after the U.S. and Israel attack on Iran in late February, there will be no other way to do so with extensive security measures. According to an FBI alert, Iran would plan to attack California with drones in retaliation for the actions of the Trump Administration.
High alert ahead of Oscars 2026? Security tightened after FBI flags possible Iran drone threat
Authorities in Los Angeles are tightening security ahead of the 98th Academy Awards following an FBI alert warning of potential drone threats linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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