Los Angeles, California — The Academy Awards and California law enforcement are tightening security after an FBI memo warned that Iran allegedly aspired to launch a surprise drone attack from an unidentified vessel off the U.S. coast targeting unspecified sites in California, a development confirmed by ABC News, Los Angeles Times, The Desert Sun, Newsweek, Variety, and Deadline. We are highlighting only details corroborated by at least four of those sources.
- The memo said that as of early February, Iran allegedly aspired to conduct a surprise unmanned aerial vehicle attack from an unidentified vessel off the U.S. coast against unspecified targets in California if the U.S. conducted strikes against Iran.
- The alert emphasized that authorities had no additional information on timing, methods, targets, or perpetrators.
- State and local officials said there is no specific or credible imminent threat, but agencies are coordinating with federal partners and maintaining elevated readiness.
Additional Details Reported
Oscar preparations
Variety reported that Oscars organizers described their security preparations as routine but robust as the red carpet was rolled out in Hollywood. The ceremony is scheduled for March 15 at the Dolby Theatre.
Deadline reported that event security has been intensified, with coordination among the LAPD, FBI, and other agencies for the high-profile gathering.
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