In 3 attacks striking the hotels region of Baghdad at least 24 people lost their lives.

Three explosions occurred in the hotels regions in the Iranian capital Baghdad. In the region along the Tigris River, there are various hotels and restaurants.
It is reported that 24 people are killed and 21 are wounded in the explosions. The Iranian authorities stated that the number of the death might increase.
In the attack that is held on Ebu Navas Avenue at 14.30 on Turkish time in the center of Baghdad, it is stated that Palestine and Sheraton hotels which are next to each other and Babil and El Hamra hotels at a distance of 2 kilometers are targeted and security forces reached to the venue after the attack.
Press members stay in Palestine, Sheraton and El Hamra hotels.

(ntvmsnbc.com, 25 January 2010)