"Every year we monitor what's going on in the world, executive producer Raj Kapoor said at a press conference on Wednesday. We have the support of the FBI and the LAPD, and it's a close collaboration. This show has to run like clockwork. But we want everybody that is coming to this show, that is witnessing the show, that is even a fan of the show when they're standing outside the barricades, we want everybody to feel safe and protected and welcome."
"We recently acquired unverified information that as of early February 2026, Iran allegedly aspired to conduct a surprise attack using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from an unidentified vessel off the coast of the United States homeland, specifically against unspecified targets in California, in the event the U.S. conducted strikes against Iran, the alert published by ABC read. We have no additional information on the timing, method, target, or perpetrators of this alleged attack."
The Academy Awards organizers are enhancing security measures for the March 15th ceremony in response to an FBI alert warning of a possible Iranian drone strike on California. Executive producer Raj Kapoor stated that the production team collaborates closely with the FBI and LAPD to ensure attendees feel safe and protected. The FBI alert, obtained by ABC News, referenced unverified information suggesting Iran may conduct a retaliatory attack using unmanned aerial vehicles from an unidentified vessel off the U.S. coast if the U.S. strikes Iran. The alert specified no details about timing, method, specific targets, or perpetrators. The White House Press Secretary subsequently called for ABC News to retract the story, claiming it contained false information.
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