• Ibex0@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    Impossible for a non-Islamic state to invade Saudi Arabia. There would be a profound religious war. The crown’s whole legitimacy comes from them protecting Mecca.

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      10 months ago

      They derive all their power from their oil supply and their close ties to the US (which they get because of their oil supply).

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      10 months ago

      Not at all. Most Muslims don’t care about Saudi rulers and see them as massive Hypocrites collaborating with israel.

      Unless their politicians hide inside Mecca it’s not likely anyone will undertake action.