President Donald Trump on Friday confirmed that the "interim authorities" in Venezuela had cooperated with the U.S. in its seizure of an oil tanker.

The U.S. took control of an oil tanker on Friday that departed the country amid an ongoing naval blockade of the country. U.S. forces last week extracted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from the country. Vice President Delcy Rodriguez has since assumed power.

"Today, the United States of America, in coordination with the Interim Authorities of Venezuela, seized an oil tanker which departed Venezuela without our approval," Trump posted on X. "This tanker is now on its way back to Venezuela, and the oil will be sold through the GREAT Energy Deal, which we have created for such sales. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"

Trump's statement appears to indicate cooperation between the United States and the current government in Caracas. Washington's ultimate plans for Venezuela remain unclear.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.