Iraqi security source revealed that the security forces managed to cut “Al Jumhoria” bridge, central Baghdad, using concrete barriers. The source added that the measure came to intensify the security measure in the Iraqi capital.

The measure coincides with the funeral of one of the young Iraqis killed during the demonstrations witnessed Saturday, according to the source who requested anonymity, saying that the security forces intensify their measure in anticipation to any potential attempts to raise the chaos.