Events for 16 October 1996
1200-0000 hrs

Current Weather: 72 degrees, Clear skies
Trend Constant: O
Weather Trend: Staying clear with a high of 65 tomorrow and a low of 40 tonight.
 
1600 - Russian MOD reported that Iranian troops were closer to the border than 20 miles and that the Russian Army would begin preparations to clear the area of hostile 
troops.
1700 - The Iranian MOD announced that at least one Iranian Tank Divisions was heading for the Russian border area.