Tel Aviv expressed concern over the willingness to lift sanctions and allow billions in US dollars to flow into Iran in exchange for insufficient nuclear restrictions ahead of the Vienna discussions.
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has reasserted Israel's autonomy to take action against its arch-foe, adding that his country is "not a party to" or "obligated" by the Iran nuclear deal.
Iran has rejected Israeli accusations that it was involved in the attack, calling the allegations "baseless" and an attempt by Israel to "divert attention from facts".
Incident comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and Iran, with other Israeli ships targeted in recent months amid a shadow war between the two nations.
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