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Why isn't Saudi Arabia worried that the USA will invade to take its oil?
Okay, that makes sense. But why would the US even need to invade Saudi Arabia just to get its oil? Can't they just buy it like they've been doing?
Yes, the US has traditionally obtained its oil from Saudi Arabia through purchasing it on the open market. However, some people have speculated that the US government might be tempted to take more direct action to secure its oil supply in the event of a major conflict or crisis. For example, if a major military conflict were to arise and oil supplies were suddenly disrupted or cut off, the US could conceivably view the invasion of Saudi Arabia as a necessary measure to protect its national security. However, this is largely seen as a worst-case scenario, and it is unlikely that the US would pursue this course of action without exhausting all other options first.