In Los Angeles, one of the country's most important cities, the 98th Academy Awards ceremony will take place this Sunday, March 15, at the Dolby Theatre. The event will be held under a heavy security operation due to warnings of possible drone attacks on the West Coast of the United States. The ceremony, traditionally organized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, will take place in Los Angeles. However, this year the event is overshadowed by international tension related to the conflict in the Middle East, and there is fear, as local media outlets consulted by the Argentine News Agency report. In recent hours, the FBI has warned about the possibility of drone attacks on the West Coast as retaliation for recent military actions ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump against Iran. Special security operation Given this scenario, the event organizers are working in direct coordination with various security forces to prevent any incidents during the ceremony. From the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the executive producers of the broadcast, they confirmed they are in constant contact with the Los Angeles Police Department and federal agencies. "We want everyone who comes to the show to feel safe and protected," the organization stated. They also explained that the operation contemplates various risk scenarios, including possible drone attacks, lone actor actions, the presence of sleeper cells, or even advanced technological and cyber threats. An Oscar marked by the international context The most important event in the film industry usually brings together Hollywood's main figures and millions of viewers worldwide, which also makes it a high-profile event from a security standpoint. For this reason, U.S. authorities decided to reinforce the operation in Hollywood and its surroundings, with special controls and permanent surveillance throughout the day on Sunday, amid growing international tension.
