What treaty aimed to limit the number of nuclear weapons and achieve a verified freeze?

The Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT) was specifically designed to limit the number of nuclear weapons held by the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War period. SALT aimed to impose constraints on the deployment and development of ballistic nuclear missiles and other strategic weaponry.

By focusing on verification measures and establishing formalized limits on these armaments, SALT helped pave the way for a more stable strategic environment, reducing the risk of nuclear escalation. This treaty was a fundamental step in arms control efforts, emphasizing not just limitations but also the necessity for both parties to engage in transparency measures to ensure compliance.

The other treaties listed address different aspects of nuclear and military regulation. The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty specifically prohibited a class of nuclear missiles but did not aim for a broader limitation or freeze overall nuclear arsenals. The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty focuses on banning all nuclear explosions and the Outer Space Treaty addresses issues related to the use of outer space for military purposes, neither of which explicitly sought to limit nuclear arms through a freeze or mutual verification process.