In the '60s, this country supported the Mutawakkilites during a southern neighbor's civil war.
This country's first ruler won the battle of Sabilla in 1930, defeating the Ikhwan militia who had helped him capture the Hejaz. In the '60s, this country supported the Mutawakkilites during a southern neighbor's civil war. In 1979, militants seized the Masjid al-Haram mosque at this country's holiest site, prompting the government to implement laws influenced by (*) Wahhabism. This monarchy was founded in 1902 by Abdulaziz. During the Gulf war, U.S. and allied troops invaded Iraq overland from this country. Its king Abdullah died this January. For 10 points, identify this Middle Eastern country, the largest oil producer in the world.
This country's first ruler won the battle of Sabilla in 1930, defeating the Ikhwan militia who had helped him capture the Hejaz.
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [or Al-Mamlakah al-Arabiyah as-Sa'ūdiyah]