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.