Intermediate-Range Nuclear Force (INF) Treaty, 1987

What was the INF treaty?

The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty was an arms control treaty between the USA and the Soviet Union.

When was the INF treaty signed?

It was signed in Washington DC on 8th December, 1987.

Who signed the INF treaty?

President Reagan and Soviet General Secretary Gorbachev signed the INF treaty.

What was the INF treaty about?

The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty of 1987 had 2 main terms:

• ❖ The USA and the USSR would destroy their ground-launched missiles with a range of 500 to 5,500 km.
• ❖ The treaty primarily affected Europe, where most of these missiles were located.

Why was the INF treaty important?

The INF Treaty was important because it was the first time during the Cold War that nuclear weapons would actually be destroyed, reducing the total number.