[Culture&] Drone Terror Threat at the 'Academy Awards'… Iranian Master Director Emerges Amid FBI Alert

Drone Terror Threat Looms Over Academy Awards… Highest State of Alert

With the possibility of drone terror originating from Iran being raised, the largest film festival in the U.S., the 'Academy Awards', is on high alert. Ahead of the event taking place on the 15th at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles (LA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) have entered into a collaboration to implement the highest level of security. The LA County Sheriff's Department is making every effort to eliminate potential threats, including 'lone wolves' and 'sleeper cells'. Although California Governor Gavin Newsom stated, "There is no imminent direct threat," the tension in the vicinity of the event has reached its peak, given the global attention it attracts.

Iranian Master Jafar Panahi Steps onto the Oscar Stage Amid Political Repression

Despite the severe security measures due to the terror threat, this year's Academy Awards will see a significant attendance of Iranian film industry masters, shining on the Oscar stage. Notably, the attendance of Director Jafar Panahi, who has continued his artistic endeavors despite harsh political repression such as house arrest and travel bans imposed by Iranian authorities, has been confirmed. Having won the top awards at the three major film festivals, he has proudly secured a nomination in the international feature film category this year with his film 'It Was Just an Accident'. Additionally, the couple directors Mohammadreza Eyni and Sarah Kaki, nominated for the documentary 'Breaking the Rock', will also attend the ceremony together. The indomitable spirit of these individuals, who have achieved artistic success against oppression, is delivering a profound emotional impact to film fans worldwide.