We're just three days away from the Oscars 2026, and an update from Los Angeles is raising security concerns. The 98th Academy Awards will be honouring the best films from last year as the industry gathers at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The red carpet has already been rolled out, and host Conan O’Brien is preparing for the ceremony. The FBI has now warned California authorities about a possible retaliatory drone attack by Iran targeting the US West Coast. As a result, security has been heightened at the venue.

Oscars 2026 faces Iran drone threat

According to a report by ABC News, the FBI alerted law enforcement across California in recent days that Iran could potentially retaliate to the American military actions by launching drones toward the West Coast.