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Let's translate paragraph by paragraph.
First paragraph: "Iran is not speaking directly to President Trump, and Moscow and Beijing are the reason. Russia and China have made sure Tehran doesn't have to sit at the same table with Washington, according to the current diplomatic landscape. That reliance on two of America's biggest rivals could stretch out indirect negotiations and slow any real progress between the U.S. and Iran."
Translation:
"Iran tidak bercakap secara langsung dengan Presiden Trump, dan Moscow serta Beijing adalah sebabnya. Rusia dan China telah memastikan Tehran tidak perlu duduk di meja yang sama dengan Washington, menurut landskap diplomatik semasa. Kebergantungan itu kepada dua pesaing terbesar Amerika boleh memanjangkan rundingan tidak langsung dan melambatkan sebarang kemajuan sebenar antara AS dan Iran."
We need to ensure "memanjangkan" (stretch out) and "melambatkan" (slow) are natural. Also "landskap diplomatik" is fine.
Second paragraph with h2: "The Backing That Keeps Tehran Away" - translate: "Sokongan yang Menjauhkan Tehran" or "Sokongan yang Membuat Tehran Menjauh". I'll use "Sokongan yang Menjauhkan Tehran".
Then the paragraph: "Iran's diplomatic strategy now runs through Moscow and Beijing. Both countries have provided enough political cover for Iran to avoid direct engagement with the Trump administration. The arrangement means Iranian officials can keep their distance while still having a channel to negotiate — just not one that runs straight to the White House."
Translation: "Strategi diplomatik Iran kini melalui Moscow dan Beijing. Kedua-dua negara telah memberikan liputan politik yang cukup untuk Iran mengelakkan penglibatan langsung dengan pentadbiran Trump. Susunan ini bermakna pegawai Iran boleh menjaga jarak sambil masih mempunyai saluran untuk berunding — tetapi bukan yang terus ke Rumah Putih."
"liputan politik" for political cover, "penglibatan langsung" for direct engagement, "saluran" for channel, "Rumah Putih" for White House.
Third paragraph: "That's not an accident. Russia and China have their own interests in keeping the U.S.-Iran standoff from resolving too quickly. By propping up Iran's position, they gain leverage in their own dealings with Washington, and they keep Tehran dependent on their support."
Translation: "Itu bukan kemalangan. Rusia dan China mempunyai kepentingan sendiri dalam memastikan kebuntuan AS-Iran tidak selesai terlalu cepat. Dengan menyokong kedudukan Iran, mereka mendapatkan pengaruh dalam urusan mereka sendiri dengan Washington, dan mereka menjadikan Tehran bergantung kepada sokongan mereka."
"perseguan" for standoff? Actually "standoff" could be "kebuntuan" or "ketegangan". I'll use "kebuntuan" (deadlock). "Propping up" = "menyokong" or "menopang". I'll use "menyokong". "Leverage" = "pengaruh" or "kelebihan". I'll use "pengaruh".
Fourth paragraph with h2: "Indirect Talks, Extended Timelines" -> "Rundingan Tidak Langsung, Garis Masa Yang Dipanjangkan" or "Rundingan Tidak Langsung, Tempoh Masa Lebih Lama". I'll use "Rundingan Tidak Langsung, Garis Masa Lebih Panjang".
Then paragraph: "The practical effect is that negotiations stay indirect. Messages pass through intermediaries, positions get filtered, and the pace slows. Iran's reliance on Russian and Chinese diplomatic machinery doesn't just shape its posture — it also sets the tempo. Every step in the process has to be coordinated with allies who aren't in the room with the U.S."
Translation: "Kesannya secara praktikal ialah rundingan kekal tidak langsung. Mesej melalui perantara, kedudukan ditapis, dan rentak menjadi perlahan. Kebergantungan Iran kepada jentera diplomatik Rusia dan China bukan sahaja membentuk sikapnya — tetapi juga menetapkan tempo. Setiap langkah dalam proses itu perlu diselaraskan dengan sekutu yang tidak berada dalam bilik bersama AS."
Fifth paragraph: "That could drag things out. Direct talks are often the fastest way to resolve differences, but Iran isn't in a position to take that route. As long as Moscow and Beijing keep Iran under their wing, any move toward a direct dialogue with Trump becomes harder to make."
Translation: "Itu boleh melambatkan segalanya. Rundingan langsung selalunya cara terpantas untuk menyelesaikan perbezaan, tetapi Iran tidak berada dalam kedudukan untuk mengambil jalan itu. Selagi Moscow dan Beijing melindungi Iran, sebarang langkah ke arah dialog langsung dengan Trump menjadi lebih sukar."
Sixth paragraph: "For Washington, the challenge is clear: the path to Tehran now runs through Beijing and Moscow. That complicates the already difficult task of reaching a deal on Iran's nuclear program, sanctions relief, or regional behavior. The Trump administration has pushed for direct engagement before, but with Iran leaning on its partners, that push has stalled."
Translation: "Bagi Washington, cabarannya jelas: laluan ke Tehran kini melalui Beijing dan Moscow. Itu merumitkan tugas yang sudah sukar untuk mencapai perjanjian mengenai program nuklear Iran, pelepasan sekatan, atau tingkah laku serantau. Pentadbiran Trump pernah mendesak untuk penglibatan langsung sebelum ini, tetapi dengan Iran bersandar pada rakan-rakannya, desakan itu telah terhenti."
Seventh paragraph: "Diplomatic progress, if it comes at all, will likely come in increments — through back channels, third-party brokers, and carefully staged announcements. The reliance on Russia and China doesn't just affect the messaging; it changes the incentives. Iran can afford to wait, because its allies are willing to shield it from the pressure of direct confrontation with the U.S."
Translation: "Kemajuan diplomatik, jika ia datang sama sekali, mungkin datang secara berperingkat — melalui saluran belakang, broker pihak ketiga, dan pengumuman yang diatur dengan teliti. Kebergantungan kepada Rusia dan China bukan sahaja mempengaruhi mesej; ia mengubah insentif. Iran mampu menunggu, kerana sekutunya bersedia untuk melindunginya daripada tekanan konfrontasi langsung dengan AS."
Eighth paragraph: "The open question is how long that arrangement holds. Russia and China are not doing this out of charity; they expect returns. If their support wavers, Iran might have to rethink its approach. But for now, the diplomatic dance continues — with Tehran watching from Moscow's and Beijing's side of the room."
Translation: "Soalan terbuka ialah berapa lama susunan itu bertahan. Rusia dan China tidak melakukan ini atas dasar amal; mereka mengharapkan pulangan. Jika sokongan mereka goyah, Iran mungkin perlu menilai semula pendekatannya. Tetapi untuk sekarang, tarian diplomatik berterusan — dengan Tehran melihat dari sisi bilik Moscow dan Beijing."
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