Author Salman Rushdie Attacked On Lecture Stage In New York

Salman Rushdie was attacked on stage in New York, stabbed multiple times. His 1988 book, 'The Satanic Verses', was deemed blasphemous by many Muslims, leading to an Iranian Ayatollah placing a $3 million bounty on his head. Although the Iranian government distanced itself from the decree, the bounty was never officially withdrawn.

What was the bounty offered for anyone who killed Rushdie?

What stance did the Iranian Government take regarding the decree for the bounty?