The imminent 98th Oscar Awards were placed on high alert after warnings from a possible attack by Iranian dronesprompting organizers to significantly strengthen security measures.
According to foreign media, including Variety, on March 11 (local time), the FBI recently obtained information suggesting that Iran may carry out drone strikes against the West Coast of the United States in retaliation for American military actions. Authorities have reportedly alerted California law enforcement to the potential threat.
As a result, security throughout Los Angeles, where the ceremony will take place, has been raised to the highest level. The organizers of Academy Awards they declared they had implemented extraordinary safety protocols following the warning.
Raj Kapoor, the executive producer of Oscarreassured the public about the preparations. “An industry-leading security team has been deployed and we are working closely with the FBI and the Los Angeles Police Department,” he said. “Each year we closely monitor global security situations.”
He added it Ensuring the safety of all involved remains the top priority. “We will do everything we can to ensure that all attendees and fans watching outside the venue feel completely protected.”
The heightened alarm comes as anticipation grows for a special performance tied to Netflix’s hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters. Singers Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, who performed the film’s theme song “Golden,” they will take the stage during the ceremony.
The film KPop Demon Hunters received nominations in two categories, including Best Animated Film and Best Original Song, bringing further global attention to the event.
THE 98th Oscar Awards will take place on March 15 at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, Los Angeles, with heightened security measures in place as organizers prepare for one of the film industry’s biggest nights.
Sources: MyDaily, Variety
