NEW : Rehman was wanted by U.S. in connection with 2009 attack that killed CIA employees . White House spokesman Jay Carney told reporters Wednesday that he could n't confirm reports of Rehman 's death , but he said the militant was wanted for the Khost incident and mentioned his participation in attacks . ` The Pakistani Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack, which also wounded two other Americans. Rehman was second in command to Hakimullah Mehsud . It 's the first drone strike since the Pakistani elections .
NEW : Rehman was wanted by U.S. in connection with 2009 attack that killed CIA employees . The Pakistani Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack, which also wounded two other Americans. Rehman was second in command to Hakimullah Mehsud . It 's the first drone strike since the Pakistani elections .