After Israel launched what it called a "preemptive strike" against Iran, Sec. of State Marco Rubio released a statement saying, "Tonight, Israel took unilateral action against Iran. We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region."

Iran fired missiles at Jerusalem and Tel Aviv in retaliation against Israel after the nation struck its nuclear program, military sites and killing at least three top military officers.

Iran’s “Axis of Resistance,” the network of militias it has fostered in the Middle East to help it fight Israel, has become seriously degraded, experts say.

But while Shapiro affirms Israel’s role in defending the West, most of the manosphere’s power players are sounding the alarm, and they are not on his side.

Republicans and some Democrats offered strong support for Israel’s move, but many Democrats called for de-escalation and warned of the consequences of a broader war.