New Delhi, March 12 -- Security preparations for the 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles have been significantly intensified after a warning from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) about the possibility of drone attacks in California amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

According to a report by Los Angeles Magazine, the alert surfaced just days before the Oscars ceremony, prompting local and federal authorities to review and strengthen safety arrangements for Hollywood's biggest night.

The concerns come amid speculation that Iran could retaliate against the United States following recent missile strikes by the US and Israel. Some reports suggested the possibility of drone attacks targeting the US West Coast, including C...