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Iran unfazed by Saudi flexing in Persian Gulf

Saudi Arabia's large-scale military exercises may be cause for some concern in Iran, but Saudi capabilities in the Persian Gulf can't compare to those of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Saudi warships are seen during “Gulf Shield 1” exercise by members of Royal Saudi Navy, east of Saudi Arabia, October 9, 2016. REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser  - RTSRHDY
Saudi warships are seen during the "Gulf Shield 1" military exercises, east of Saudi Arabia, Oct. 9, 2016. — REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser

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