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Saudi Arabia puts on show with 'Abdullah's Shield'

The kingdom’s largest military exercise ever was a signal to both Washington and Tehran.

An explosion is seen during Saudi security forces' Abdullah's Sword military drill in Hafar Al-Batin, near the border with Kuwait April 29, 2014.  REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser (SAUDI ARABIA - Tags: MILITARY) - RTR3N4BI
An explosion is seen during Saudi security forces' "Abdullah's Shield" military drill in Hafar al-Batin, April 29, 2014. — REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser

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