US President Donald Trump sacked his top diplomat Rex Tillerson and replaced him with CIA chief Mike Pompeo.
Washington:
"Mike Pompeo, Director of the CIA, will become our new Secretary of State. He will do a fantastic job!" Trump tweeted.
"Thank you to Rex Tillerson for his service! (sic)" he added.
Trump also announced the appointment of Gina Haspel to head the Central Intelligence Agency -- the first woman selected for the agency's top post.
"Gina Haspel will become the new Director of the CIA, and the first woman so chosen. Congratulations to all!" he tweeted.