Turkey has suffered another blow in connection with participation to its forthcoming 100th anniversary commemorations of the Battle of Gallipoli.

Accordingly, not only has US President Barack Obama declined from personally attending these events, but he will send no one from his country to be on hand at these commemorations.

Even though a US delegation will not participate in the Battle of Gallipoli 100th anniversary events to be organized by the Turkish president on Friday, April 24, US Ambassador to Turkey John Bass will be at Gallipoli, reported Sozcu daily of Turkey.

To note, the Vatican likewise has decided not to send a delegation to the Gallipoli commemorations.