Upon Allah must be all our reliance.
Unfortunately, the hypocrites such as Saddam choose to rely on the so-called super-powers. And every time, the result is the same. As soon as they get entangled in difficulties, the superpower turns its back on its servant.
How can the Saudi regime be the custodian of Mecca when it is subservient to the US? Imam Khomeini (R) warned the Saudi regime to distance itself from the US. It fell on deaf ears. Wait and see what the future holds for them.