Icom Inc., a leading Japanese manufacturer of radio communication equipment, has announced that it is actively investigating reports that its devices were allegedly involved in recent explosions in Lebanon. The company stated that the two-way radios in question, which bear the “Icom” logo, have been out of production since 2014, and the batteries required for these devices were discontinued nearly a decade ago.
In a statement released today, Icom addressed the issue: “There have been global media reports suggesting Icom-branded devices were used in explosions in Lebanon. We are currently investigating the facts surrounding this matter and will provide updated information as it becomes available.”
Images circulating from the blast sites in Lebanon show walkie-talkies labeled with “ICOM” and “Made in Japan,” raising concerns about their origin. However, Icom has yet to confirm whether these devices were originally shipped by the company.
The blasts, which occurred in Hezbollah-controlled areas of Lebanon, killed 20 people and wounded more than 450. Local reports indicate that members of Hezbollah may have been using the devices when they detonated. The incident follows a previous wave of explosions involving pager devices that claimed 12 lives and injured 2,800 people.
Icom has reiterated that they are thoroughly investigating these reports and remain committed to providing transparent updates.
