SALT I (Strategic Arms Limitation Talks)

SALT I (Strategic Arms Limitation Talks) was a 1972 agreement between the United States and the Soviet Union aimed at reducing and controlling their nuclear arsenals. It established limits on the number of nuclear missiles and bombers each country could hold, helping to prevent an arms race and promote strategic stability during the Cold War. The treaty also included measures for monitoring compliance. SALT I marked a significant step in efforts to manage nuclear weapons responsibly and foster trust between the superpowers, laying the groundwork for future arms control agreements.