Third stage of Tour of Iran led over 147 Kilometers form Jolfa into Tabriz and the riders had to climb many KOM with up to 30 Kilometers of climbing. At the end, Adne van Engelen and Salim Kipkemboi went in a small brakaway in the finale and took 2nd and 3rd place.
Meron Abraham still ranking 3rd in GC and Clint Hendricks follows as 5th short behind.