Security forces rescue youth attempting to jump from Baghdad bridge

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Security forces on Saturday rescued a young man who attempted to jump from the Italian Bridge in the Karkh district of central Baghdad, security sources said. Emergency teams reached the bridge in time and prevented him from leaping from its upper level. The man was moved to a safe area following the intervention, according to the same sources. Authorities have opened an investigation to determine the circumstances of the incident. The Italian Bridge, a well-known crossing over the Tigris in central Baghdad, lies in an area known for heavy traffic. Security forces said operations to prevent similar suicide attempts remain ongoing. No further details were immediately available.