Emir Balat, who is accused of throwing an alleged explosive device in New York earlier this week(Image: Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)
The biggest event in Hollywood will reportedly be shrouded in a ring of steel amid fears of Iranian terror attacks. Law enforcement teams from Los Angeles, Homeland Security and the FBI are already on the ground working on plans to protect the biggest names in movies from Gwyneth Paltrow to Cillian Murphy at the Dolby Theatre before Sunday's Oscars ceremony.
Tensions are high in the USfollowing a failed double bomb attack by suspected ISIS teen terrorists outside New York City's official mayoral residence on Saturday. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and authorities say the two suspects, who made the homemade explosives, were radicalized by watching ISIS videos online.
The scare has increased the level ofmultiple government and California law agenciescombining efforts to keep potential attackers, bomb threats and even suicidal jihadists from impacting the most important A-list night of the year.
Sharpshooters also have vantage points in buildings(Image: Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Hollywood Boulevard has been blocked off from traffic since Sunday, police teams are operating 24/7 surveillance and patrols and SWAT officers are in place at locations around a mile wide perimeter around The Dolby Theater.
Sharpshooters also have vantage points in buildings inside and outside the area. One concern for them is potential drone delivered explosive devices.
Undercover officers and specialised anti terror tactical groups, from LAPD and the FBI, will remain on the ground throughout the week. Giant barricades, made with reinforced concrete and strengthened fencing, are set up around the venue too to quash bomb threats.
Last night a private security contractor, who works with A list celebrities attending the Oscars and has protected major names like Leo Di Caprio and The Kardashians admitted: “Make no mistake while it may appear like business as usual for Oscar week, the truth is that the intensity of security is through the roof. The Iran conflict has meant everyone is on high alert and deeply scared of a potential terror attack.
Stars such as Cillian Murphy will be in attendance at the Oscars(Image: Getty Images)
Source: Drudge Report
