Not neccessarily. Just dump the junk overboard and problem solved in this case while everyone else is focused elsewhere.
This kind of tact could have several beneficial spinoffs in that it would focus on the story of it missing and eventually someone would talk from the crew (if they weren’t killed by the Russians) that could expose the real mission. This news would make for a very tough thing for the Rusklies to deal with.
It might also explain the sudden story about Russia pulling back on its agreement to arm the Mullahs with the advanced anti-aircraft missle systems.
those damn jews... do anything to avoid / prevent a fight.
they should just get a new neighbor with a new attitude where Iran used to live.
Maybe they are no longer on board.