Oscars security tighter than ever: 1-mile police buffer amid Iran war

Things to Do in L.A. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. Workers move a decorative replica Oscar statue as preparations are made on the red carpet arrivals area ahead of the 98th Academy Awards in Hollywood on Friday. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . It's been more than two decades since the Oscars were celebrated as the United States was launching a war in the Middle East.