The first Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT I), held between the United States and the Soviet Union, culminated in 1972 with the signing of two key agreements: the Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty and the Interim Treaty on offensive arms. The ABM Treaty limited the deployment of missile defense systems, while the Interim Treaty imposed restrictions on the number of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs). These agreements marked a significant step in arms control during the Cold War, aiming to curb the nuclear arms race between the superpowers. Overall, SALT I established a framework for future negotiations and a foundation for subsequent arms control efforts.
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